Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 410 - Board of Elections
Chapter 20 - Elections
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 7 - Filing Protests (410-RICR-20-00-7)
Section 410-RICR-20-00-7.5 - Requirements for Filing Protests

Universal Citation: 410 RI Code of Rules 20 00 7.5

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Primaries

Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-34, a candidate protesting a primary election must file the protest with the Board of Elections no later than four o'clock (4:00) p.m. on the day following the primary. Every primary election protest must state the specific factual and legal arguments supporting the protest.

B. General Elections

Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-5(11), a person protesting the results of a general election must file the protest no later than four o'clock (4:00) p.m. on the seventh (7) day following the election. Every general election protest must state the specific factual and legal arguments supporting the protest.

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