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« New campus plan aimed at 'green'-collar workers | Today | Gas prices increase for the third week » March 3, 2008Bill would close polls earlierPROVIDENCE -- Rhode Islanders will have until 9 p.m. to cast their ballots in Tuesday's presidential primary. But at least one lawmaker believes that's too late. Rep. John Patrick Shanley of South Kingstown has filed a bill calling for an earlier, 8 p.m. closing time for Ocean State polling places in the future. Shanley says the earlier closing time would make for a shorter day for poll workers and also ease the burden on canvassers who must collect and tally the statewide votes. Shanley also says voters would benefit by knowing the results of the election a bit earlier in the evening. Rhode Island is one of only three states that keep polling places open until 9 p.m. -- The Associated Press Posted by Mike McKinney Commentstrudy | March 3, 2008 10:32 AM link I think there are bigger issues in this state than worrying about poll closing times.....what a waste of time! Geoff | March 3, 2008 10:38 AM link They ought to make all Elections Days a (state/federal) holiday. That way no one has an excuse to not vote. A Reader | March 3, 2008 11:48 AM link Sure, shrink the window for the working people that AREN'T in a union to vote. Sounds like a perfectly Rhode Island thing to do. Greg | March 3, 2008 12:38 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Will the state save money doing this? Then I'm for it. 8 pm should leave enough time to vote, for those whom it can't there should be a provision for voting absentee.