Full steam ahead for the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats of America who, along with other motivated groups and individuals, are collecting the signatures needed for getting Bernie Sanders on the Rhode Island ballot. The state will need to certify 1000 signatures (although more than 1000 will be collected as a cushion).
RI Rocks for Bernie! (Every so often we send you out of town for something special, and this should be a doozie. You think notaries don’t know how to party?) Signature collecting, signature turn-in with notary, 4pm to 10pm, Sunday, January 31, at the Ocean Mist for pete’s sake!) Featuring the Copacetics, Jungle Dogs, and the Silks!
Reminders for collectors: Do not sign the back of the sheet until you are standing in front of the notary. You will be asked to swear that you have witnessed every signature on your sheet. Don’t share your sheet.
Each town needs a separate petition sheet. Always ask the person who is signing where they are registered to vote before they sign.
A sheet can be turned in with fewer than the forty signatures. Even if you end up with only one or two signatures — turn it in.
Who can sign? Any registered voter, party affiliation does not matter.
The League of Women Voters have this under “Rhode Island Primary Rules,”
However, in a primary election, you must choose the ballot of the party with which you are affiliated. Voters unaffiliated in any party may choose the primary ballot of any party. By voting on the ballot of a party, you become a member of that party. Right after voting, you may choose to become unaffiliated or a member of another party. This is done by signing a paper (affidavit) available at the polls after you have voted. Ask a poll worker for the affidavit, fill it out, sign it, hand it in, and get your receipt.
Contact: Laura Niedel at lniedel@gmail.com or Jack Keller with any questions about collecting and turning in signatures at jackkeller@berniesanders.com
Go to Bernie Sanders 2016 for events in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.