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What Do I Need to Know About the Primary?
From poll times to who's running, we've got your guide to the primary in Johnston today.
Here's what you need to know if you're going out to vote in today's primary in Johnston: Poll Times: Local polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. Watch JohnstonPatch for updates after polls close tonight. Schools: Johnston Public Schools are closed today. Voter ID: Rhode Island's new Voter ID law is in effect for today's vote. Be sure to bring photo ID to your polling place. Find more information on the Secretary of State's Voter ID web page. Candidates: U.S. Congress, 2nd District: Incumbent Rep. James Langevin faces primary challenger John Matson on the Democratic ticket, while four Republicans are listed on the GOP ballot today. The two winners will face off in November. RI Senate, Dist. 25: State Sen. Frank Lombardo III and first-time…
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