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Rhode Island elections, 2012
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Rhode Island's 2012 elections U.S. Senate • U.S. House • State Senate • State House • State ballot measures • Candidate ballot access |
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| Contents |
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| 1 2012 Elections |
| 2 Eligibility to Vote |
| 2.1 Primary election |
| 2.2 General election |
| 3 Voting absentee |
| 3.1 Eligibility |
| 3.2 Deadlines |
| 3.3 Military and overseas voting |
| 4 Voting early |
| 5 See also |
| 6 References |
The state of Rhode Island held elections in 2012. Below are the dates of note:
- Signature filing deadline: June 27, 2012
- Primary date: September 11, 2012
- General election date: November 6, 2012
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2012 Elections
For election results in the 50 states, see our November 6, 2012 election results page
Elections by type
U.S. Senate
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Sheldon Whitehouse Incumbent |
64.8% | 271,034 | |
| Republican | B. Barrett Hinckley, III | 35% | 146,222 | |
| Write-in | N/A | 0.2% | 933 | |
| Total Votes | 418,189 | |||
| Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
U.S. House
| Members of the U.S. House from Rhode Island-- Partisan Breakdown | |||
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| Party | As of November 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 2 | 2 | |
| Republican Party | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 2 | |
| District | General Election Candidates | Incumbent | 2012 Winner | Partisan Switch? |
| 1st |  David Cicilline Brendan Doherty C. Michael BlakeKenneth A. CapalboDavid S. Vogel |
David N. Cicilline | David Cicilline |
No |
| 2nd | James R. Langevin Michael G. Riley Abel G. Collins |
James R. Langevin | James R. Langevin |
No |
State Senate
Heading into the election, Democrats maintained partisan control in the state senate.
| Rhode Island State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 29 | 32 | |
| Republican Party | 8 | 5 | |
| Independent | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 38 | 38 | |
State House
Heading into the election, Democrats maintained partisan control in the state house.
| Rhode Island House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 65 | 69 | |
| Republican Party | 10 | 6 | |
| Total | 75 | 75 | |
Ballot measures
- See also: Rhode Island 2012 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| LRSS | Question 1 | Gambling | Would ask voters if they want state-operated casino gambling at the Twin River slot venue. | |
| LRSS | Question 2 | Gambling | Would authorize casino games at Newport Grand. | |
| BI | Question 3 | Bond issues | Issue general obligation bonds (up to $50,000,000) for renovations and modernization of academic buildings at Rhode Island College. | |
| BI | Question 4 | Bond issues | Issue general obligation bonds (up to $94,000,000) for the construction of a new Veterans’ Home. | |
| BI | Question 5 | Bond issues | Issue general obligation bonds (up to $12,000,000) to finance drinking water infrastructure projects. | |
| BI | Question 6 | Bond issues | Issue general obligation bonds (up to $20,000,000) for environmental and recreational purposes. | |
| BI | Question 7 | Bond issues | Issue general obligation bonds (up to $25,000,000) for affordable housing. | |
Eligibility to Vote
Primary election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 primary elections
Rhode Island had a mostly closed primary system. Unaffiliated voters could vote in any party's primary, but after voting in one party's primary an individual must continue to vote in that party unless the voter "disaffiliates" from it. Voters were required to register to vote in the primary by August 11, 2012, which was 31 days before the primary took place.[1] (Information about registering to vote)
General election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 general elections
The deadline to register to vote was 30 days prior to the election day, which in 2012 was October 7.[2]
- Voter ID info
- Residency requirements: A legal resident of Rhode Island.[3]
- Same-day registration: None
Voting absentee
- See also: Absentee Voting
All Rhode Island voters are eligible to vote absentee/by mail.[4]
Absentee ballot applications must be received by your local board of canvassers by 4 p.m. 21 days prior to the election. Completed absentee ballots must then be received by your local board of canvassers by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Should circumstances arise within 20 days of an election that will prevent a voter from making it to the polls on Election Day, he or she may qualify for an emergency mail ballot. More information regarding the emergency mail ballot process can be found here.[4][5][6]
Voting early
- See also: Early voting
Rhode Island is one of 14 states that do not have any form of early voting.[7]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Upcoming Elections," accessed April 19, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Upcoming Elections" accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Elections, "Voter Registration" accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Rhode Island Department of State, "Vote from Home with a Mail Ballot," accessed April 18, 2023
- ↑ Rhode Island Department of State, "Apply for a Mail Ballot," accessed April 18, 2023
- ↑ Rhode Island Department of State, "Vote by Emergency Mail Ballot," accessed April 18, 2023
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures "Absentee and Early Voting," accessed December 16, 2013
