Rhode Island § 17-15-4 - Primary Elections
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§ 17-15-4. Primary Elections
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-4
§ 17-15-4. Municipal primaries other than at time of general primaries.
In those cities and towns that now by law hold elections for city or town officers on a day other than the Tuesday after the first Monday in November biennially in each even year, a primary election for the nomination of the city or town officials shall be held and the local board shall fix the date of the election; provided, that the primary election shall have been held by the first Tuesday after the first Monday in the month preceding the date fixed for the election; and provided, further, that the date fixed by the local board shall not be a religious holiday and shall be held on the first Tuesday next after the first Monday of any month.
History of Section.
P.L. 1947, ch. 1886, § 2; P.L. 1948, ch. 2100, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 17-15-4; P.L. 1958,
ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1961, ch. 70, § 4; P.L. 1967, ch. 200, § 3; P.L. 2018, ch. 182,
§ 6; P.L. 2018, ch. 279, § 6; P.L. 2023, ch. 131, § 1, effective June 19, 2023; P.L.
2023, ch. 132, § 1, effective June 19, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 17-15-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 17-15-4 cover?
Section 17-15-4 ("Primary Elections") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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