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Sandra Day O’Connor on the Power of Citizenship

“You have citizens who don’t understand how government works and they’re kind of soured on it. All they do is criticize. They have no idea that they can make things happen.” – Sandra Day O’Connor  #VotingMatters #2018Midterms

Ocean State Senate Election Ends in a Tie

In a 1978 Rhode Island State Senate election, Russell and Flynn each earned 4,110 votes. In a subsequent special election in 1979, Flynn defeated Russell 2,546–2,038. #VotingMatters #2018Midterms #RhodeIsland

Tied Election in MA State House Race Leads to Recount

In the 2010 Massachusetts state legislature election for the 6th district, Peter Durant was initially declared the winner by 1 vote (13,174-13,173). However, Judge Richard Tucker ruled that one absentee ballot that was initially discarded should be counted for Geraldo Alicea creating a tie. Six months later, a special election was held in which Durant […]