Thursday, April 25, 2024

JOSEPH MC NAMARA: NOTES FROM THE CHAIR

A Note from the Chair

RI Democratic Party Chairman Joseph McNamara

This July 4th, we’re celebrating not only America’s independence but also the fact that America is coming back. We’re back to barbeques, fireworks, and gatherings with friends and family, all thanks to President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 mobilization.

When President Biden took office in January, COVID-19 cases and deaths were at an all-time high in America with more than 185,000 new infections and 3,300 deaths every day. 300 million vaccination shots later, in mid-June, the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths dropped by 90%.

We’re safer than we’ve ever been since the start of the pandemic, and I’m immensely grateful that extended families- grandparents, parents, and grandkids, can get together this weekend in Rhode Island without the fear that surrounded July 4th festivities a year ago. Enjoy your weekend, and Happy Independence Day!

 

Alert: July 6th Special Election

Early in-person voting is already underway for the following special elections:

West Warwick Council, Ward 5

General Election

Providence City Council, Ward 15

General Election

Pawtucket City Council, District 5

General Election

Important Dates

June 16 to July 5: Early in-person voting period for West Warwick, Providence, and Pawtucket (Providence City Hall closed July 5th)

July 6: ELECTION

Find your polling place here