PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following statement:
"For 250 years, our democratic republic has flourished through debate, discourse, and collaboration - even when we have held different views on political issues. However, since 2020, one perpetual line...
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following scam alert:
The Rhode Island Department of State's Election Division has been alerted to a phishing attempt that issues a false warning to voters regarding verification of their voter information.
The email...
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following statement:
The Rhode Island Department of State is aware of the voter registration issue that has been identified in New Jersey.
The RI Department of State is in close communication with the Division of Motor...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement after replying to a letter from the United States Department of Justice:
"On July 7, I received a letter from the United States Department of Justice which claimed to be an offer of assistance in...
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding potential candidates of the upcoming filing period for candidate declaration forms.
Declarations of candidacy must be filed on June 22, 23, or 24. The deadline to file is...
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in recognition of the passage of a $45 million bond question for the construction of a Rhode Island State History Center in the FY2027 State budget by the Rhode Island House of Representatives:
"For years,...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today applauded the passage of legislation that combats several forms of business identity theft, helps prevent business scams, and assists individuals and businesses who have been impacted by fraud.
"The RI Department of State's Business...
This release was updated on June 30, 2026 to reflect the location change of the July 1 event in Bristol and on June 18, 2026 to reflect two scheduling changes.
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island 250 Commission today announced the schedule of in-person...
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, May 4, 2026, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the high school students selected as 2026 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony. The award is given annually to high school students who have made outstanding contributions to their...
CRANSTON, RI – The RI Department of State and the RI Board of Elections jointly hosted an operational tabletop exercise (TTX) for local election officials and stakeholders on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Tabletop exercises enable participants to think through their proposed responses to realistic...
