Ask a Candidate where they stand on the RI VRA?

The 2026 legislative session just ended and now so many elected officials (incumbents) and new prospective representatives are starting to talk to anyone- likely you- in their region hoping to receive YOUR VOTE if they are running. This is your chance to get some great answers on the record.

Join us in finding out who will be political advocates for the RI Voting Rights Act (RIVRA) when session returns in January 2027 with these questions (consider video recording their response) and then report back to Eliza. Email her the outcomes of the answers at [email protected].

1. Did you hear that in the 2026 Legislative session, the RI Voting Rights Act was a bill that did not pass into law?
   
2. How would you advocate for protections provided by the federal Voting Rights Act in your backyard.
   
3. What are the greatest issues that pertain to our district and voting access and protections?