Local Elections

The Board of Canvassers is a citizen-run group charged with the running of the local election(s). The Town Clerk’s office is responsible for maintaining the records, such as ballots and voter information.

Notice
Voter Registration Deadline
Town of Bristol

The deadline to register to vote to be eligible for the upcoming November 7, 2023 Special General Election is Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Voter Registration Cards will be available at the Bristol Police Department at 395 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI on Sunday, October 8th from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

You may also register to vote by visiting vote.sos.ri.gov or at the Bristol Town Clerk’s Office during regular office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Bristol Town Hall, 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809.

Notice
Mail Ballot Application Deadline
Town of Bristol

Any registered voter wishing to vote by mail–in ballot for the November 7, 2023 Special General Election must submit a mail ballot application to the Bristol Board of Canvassers, located in Bristol Town Hall, 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

VOTED MAIL BALLOTS AND MAIL BALLOT DROP BOXES

Voted mail ballots must be received by the Rhode Island Board of Elections no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Ballots can be returned in the postage prepaid return envelope or dropped off in any official mail ballot drop box located in Congressional District 1 statewide at city and town halls on November 7, 2023.

Mail ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on November 7.
Mail ballot drop boxes are located in front of Bristol Town Hall, 10 Court St., and the Rhode Island Board of Elections parking lot, 2000 Plainfield Pike, Cranston.

Track your mail-in ballot, to confirm that your ballot has been received by election officials.

EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING

Early voting takes place at:

The Reynolds School Building
235 High Street
1st Floor
Bristol, RI 02809

Early voting takes place from:
Wednesday, October 18th – Monday, November 6th
Weekdays
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Early Voting ends at 4 p.m. on November 6, 2023.

ELECTION DAY VOTING

IMPORTANT VOTER NOTICE:
COMBINED POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THIS YEAR’S

SPECIAL ELECTION(S) ONLY


Please note that the polling locations for the special elections scheduled for November 7, 2023, have been combined for this year’s election(s) only.
See the chart below for your polling location.

For more information call the Bristol Board of Canvassers at 401-253-7000 ext. 132

To view a sample ballot, track your mail ballot, and view or update your voter record and party information either click the hyperlink or visit vote.sos.ri.gov


GENERAL ELECTION LOCAL BALLOT QUESTION

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, residents of Bristol and Warren will have the opportunity to vote, as part of the General Election ballot, on the following bond question:

BRISTOL WARREN SCHOOL DISTRICT 
 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/IMPROVEMENTS BONDS NO MORE THAN $200,000,000 

(Local Act No. 047/H 6455 and Local Act. No. 048/S 1073 – Local Acts 2023) 

Shall an act passed at the 2023 session of the General Assembly entitled ‘An act authorizing the Bristol Warren Regional School District to issue not to exceed two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000) general obligation bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a new high school, athletic facility, and school facilities in the district, furnishings and equipment thereof, and all expenses incident thereto, including, but not limited to, costs of design, demolition, athletic fields, landscaping and parking and all attendant expenses, including engineering, architectural, surveying and other project-related consulting costs’ be approved? 

For the full content of the ballot question, financial implications and House and Senate Bills, please click the links below.

COMPLETE QUESTION INFORMATION
SENATE BILL / S 1073
HOUSE BILL / H 6455

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ELECTION NOTICE
FINAL CANVASSING OF BRISTOL VOTER LIST

The Bristol Board of Canvassers will meet at Bristol Town Hall, 10 Court Street, on Tuesday, October 17th at  1:00 pm. The meeting is for the purpose of canvassing the Preliminary List of Bristol Voters, and to hear objections to the inclusion or omission of any person as a registered voter, and to make a Final Canvass and correction of the voter registration file for the Special Election that is to take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 The Preliminary List of Bristol Voters will be posted on Friday, October 13, in the Canvassing Department Office, Bristol Town Hall, 10 Court St, Bristol.

2023 Candidate Forums

Information currently not available.

INTERESTED IN BEING A POLLWORKER

Did you know that signing up to work the polls helps to strengthen our electoral system and ensures safe, secure, and accessible elections for all? Plus,  it’s the perfect opportunity help at a local voting location and give back to your community!

Help America Vote and sign up to be a poll worker today!
Simply fill out the poll worker application and return it to the Bristol Town Hall- Board of Canvassers Department!

 

ADDITIONAL VOTER RESOURCES 


ELECTION AND VOTER INFORMATION 2022

 

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Contact Us

Address: 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Melissa Cordeiro

Town Clerk

Phone: 401-253-7000

Cathy Marshall

Senior Clerk

Phone: 401-253-7000 ext. 132