Department of Justice to Monitor Rhode Island Primary Election for Ballot Integrity

The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island announced on September 9, 2026, that they will be observing polling locations in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This action is part of a broader mission to ensure ballot integrity, maintain transparency in the voting process, and enforce compliance with federal election laws during the midterm primary monitoring effort.