Rhode Island. State Board of Elections (1941-)
Dates
- Existence: 1941-
Hostorical Note
The State Board of Elections was created per Public Law Chapter 825 in 1901 and was formerly known as the State Returning Board. The Board's authority is vested in the Rhode Island General Laws Title 17 (RIGL 17-7-1. to 17-7-9.) In 1974, Title 17 of the General Laws of 1956 was amended with the passage of Public Law Chapter 298. This chapter entitled "Rhode Island Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act" imposed a limit on campaign expenditures used by candidates for general offices and required reporting of contributions and expenditures of all candidates for public office. For subsequent amendments see current updates of the General Laws of Rhode Island (RIGL 17-25-1. to 17-25-30.1.)
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
A Guide to Aid the Voter
This is a voter's digest of the election laws of the State of Rhode Island, complied to assist every citizen in understanding the political procedure by which he may take part in the orderly selection of Federal, State and Local Governments.
A Guide to Aid the Voter, 1941
This is a voter's digest of the election laws of the State of Rhode Island, complied to assist every citizen in understanding the political procedure by which he may take part in the orderly selection of Federal, State and Local Governments.
Annual Report of the Division of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting for the Calendar Year
Board of Elections Certificates of Elections
Certification of results of federal and state elections. Includes results and plurality of all federal and state races as well as results of state referenda questions. Also includes special election results and official count of presidential electors. These records are filed with SOS/Division of Elections by the Board of Elections.
Board of Elections rules and regulations, 1980-2001
Campaign Finance records
The State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Division Campaign Finance records include the campaign finance reports of Democratic, Independent, and Republican Candidates in the state of Rhode Island.
Election Results and Certifications, 1994-2023
The State Board of Elections records consist of certifications of elections, campaign finance records, publications of the Board and transcripts from Board meetings and hearings.
Elections, Board of, 1980-2001
The rules and regulations promulgated by various state agencies, boards and commissions are filed with the Secretary of State per the Rhode Island Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35.
Official Count Ballots Cast
Official Count of the Ballots Cast publications
Official Count of the Ballots Cast are compilations of election results for state and federal elections.
Publications, 1989-2009
The State Board of Elections records consist of certifications of elections, campaign finance records, publications of the Board and transcripts from Board meetings and hearings.
Shoup Voting Machine, c. 1936
The Shoup Lever Voting Machine is a free-standing booth with privacy curtain. It provides a panel of levers that represent the choices available to the voter. To place a vote, the voter simply pulls the lever for the candidate or issue of their choosing. The machine keeps a tally of how many times each lever is pulled.
State Board of Elections records
The State Board of Elections records consist of certifications of elections, campaign finance records, publications of the Board and transcripts from Board meetings and hearings.
State Returning Board and State Board of Election records
This series documents activites of the State Board of Elections from 1943-1983 relative to conducting elections.
- Rhode Island Department of State
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