410 R.I. Code R. 410-RICR-20-00-7.5

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 410-RICR-20-00-7.5 - Requirements for Filing Protests
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.

410 R.I. Code R. 410-RICR-20-00-7.5