RI will only open 1 in 3 polling places for primary

[workinclasszero]

RI will only open 1 in 3 polling places for primary
Common Cause chief argues not 'enough has been done to make sure voters know'

By Ted Nesi
Published: April 20, 2016, 11:47 am Updated: April 21, 2016, 12:12 pm

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Think you know where your polling place is for next week’s Rhode Island presidential primary? You’d better double check.

The R.I. Board of Elections plans to open only 144 of Rhode Island’s 419 polling places for the April 26 primary, cutting the number by two-thirds compared with a typical November election, which will reduce the cost of administering the vote.

http://wpri.com/2016/04/20/ri-will-only-open-1-in-3-polling-places-for-primary/?cid=facebook_WPRI_12

[hack89]

1. I live in Rhode Island. Everyone I ask knows where to vote.

this entire issue is overblown.

[workinclasszero]

2. Oh good

I hope it is.

[hack89]

4. It has been all over the TV, radio and newspapers this morning. nt

[gaspee]

3. As a Rhode Island Voter

I wish they would close more.

I have never, ever, not once, had to wait in a line to vote. Not one single person in front of me.

Every time I vote, I comment on what a giant waste of money it is to have so many polling places.

I live in the 2nd largest city in the state. It is not a problem.

And people will know about it. I hadn't heard until this morning and I found out 4 different ways.

My polling place is going from the elementary shool in my neighborhood to the senior center at the other end of the same parlking lot and there will be a sign on the elementary school door in case you missed the change.

Usually BOTH are open - which is STUPID and a giant waste of money.

[NurseJackie]

5. I hope they're publicizing this with no holds barred.

And ... there should be signage at all the regular unused polling places with instructions and details about the location of the combined polling place.