Portsmouth Election Guide
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Portsmouth and Newport County.
Helen Rudolph, who voted Tuesday, enters the Senior Center polling location. Rudolph said the election was vital. "I think it (the special election) is necessary," she said.
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As we look ahead to November’s elections, Portsmouth Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town.
Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.
Issues, which could impact the November election, include:
Bridge tolls on the Mount Hope, Sakonnet River Bridges;
Decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana;
Opening of medical marijuana dispensaries;
The East Bay Energy Consortium;
Adding gaming tables to Newport Grand.
Can you think of other issues that will impact the November ballot? Tell us in the comment section below!
Doug Smith
7:53 am on Monday, October 1, 2012
I would like to see a resume or biography of all local candidates that can be posted somewhere online for public access.
John McDaid
9:02 am on Monday, October 1, 2012
Hi, Doug, the Portsmouth Democratic town committee has bios for candidates on the web site: http://portsmouthridemocrats.com/
Sandy McGee
10:42 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
All the bios are on Portsmouth Patch. Just search for the candidate's name in the search box at top right.