RICHMOND DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE
Richmond, Rhode Island
Our Mission
The mission of the RDTC is to promote the election of party candidates on a town, district and state level, keeping in mind a responsibility to the residents of the town of Richmond for their quality of life. We support local government that is responsive to Richmond residents. We endorse trustworthy community leaders who believe in cooperation to achieve collective goals that will move our town in a positive direction. We advocate sustainable growth that respects our natural resources and infrastructure while meeting the needs of our multigenerational community.
Join Us Today!
We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Richmond Community/Senior Center (2nd floor of the Richmond Police Station) at
6:30 pm. New members welcome!
Next Meeting: Wednesday,
September 25
Sign up to join the RDTC email list and stay updated on our meeting schedule and planned events.
Candidate Spotlight
Jessica Purcell
Chariho School Committee
As a parent of two Chariho students, it's my duty to help them thrive. As a Chariho School Committee member, I serve to keep our schools strong and continually improving. All students deserve a comprehensive education that delivers the basics and beyond.
Chariho schools are vitally important to the health of our community. Strong schools not only serve our youngest residents but they support the local economy, and boost property values. The benefits of quality public education have a positive impact on individuals and our society as a whole.
We need a School Committee with a focus on students first. We need a School Committee that collaborates with stakeholders and school leaders to keep Chariho moving forward.
We need moms like me.
2024 VOTING DATES
Find out the 3 Ways to Vote in Richmond in 2024!
Attention RI voters: We're just a few weeks away from the September 10th primary election.
Key dates:
August 11 - Deadline to register to vote for Primary Election
August 20 - Deadline to submit a mail ballot application
August 21 – September 9 - Early voting period
September 10th – PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
September 10th at 8pm - Deadline for receipt of mail ballots
October 6 - Voter registration deadline - General Election
October 15 - Deadline to submit a mail ballot application - General Election
October 16 - November 4 - Early voting and emergency mail ballot period - General Election
November 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
Visit http://vote.ri.gov/ for a full election calendar and voting information.
Check out the Voter Information Center
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Register to Vote
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Find your Elected Officials
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View/Update Your Voter Record
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Know Your Voting Rights
Voting in Richmond Elections and Referendums
With a series of elections and referendums coming up this year, it’s worth highlighting that there are a number of different ways to vote. First, it’s worth highlighting how to register to vote. For most elections, you have to register to vote at least thirty days before the election. However, in Rhode Island, you can register to vote the same day that you vote, but you’ll only be able to cast a vote for the President that day.
Follow our new blog "Living in Richmond". Whether you are new to our town or a long time resident, learn about the inside scoop on how to “Live in Richmond” while making full use of the local shops, town services, educational opportunities, events, and public spaces.
Latest post: Registering New Students at Chariho – Locator Cards
News and Events
Our town council candidates wrote a recent letter to the editor for the Westerly Sun describing why they chose to run for town council and some of the policies they plan to implement to get things moving in the right direction.
The Westerly Sun reaches thousands of readers daily and LTE’s from voters are a massive help for our campaigns! We’ll let you know our appreciation for writing one by sharing it on our page as we get closer to November!
JOIN THE RDTC FOR A LIGHTNING ROUND CANDIDATE FORUM!
Come any time between 10:30AM and 12PM for a chance to meet + chat with each RDTC-endorsed candidate for 3-minute intervals.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10:30AM – 12PM
CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
7 Pinehurst Dr, Richmond
CHARIHO SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATES
Jessica Purcell (incumbent)
Karen Reynolds (incumbent)
RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Samantha Wilcox (incumbent)
Jim Palmisciano
Mark Reynolds
Daniel Madnick
D39 HOUSE
House Representative District 39
Megan Cotter (incumbent)
D34 SENATE
State Senate District 34
Steve Moffitt
Members of the Richmond Democratic Town Committee prioritize active engagement and hands-on pursuit of democracy. We often say that the fourth branch of government is you. That means that we, the people play an active role in shaping how the government meets our needs at all levels. That includes voting but also so much more.
The RDTC takes numerous different approaches that include knocking doors to listen to concerns of neighbors, serving as volunteers on boards and commissions, attending meetings, and hosting community events.
Our endorsed candidates are all hitting the ground running as we lead up to the 2024 election, and we will continue to highlight opportunities to join them on the trail.
We also want to highlight some of the other ways you can earn your Ticket to Democracy, and stay active this summer and fall. Collaborative action is a strong and effective strategy to win at the ballot box.
Host a House Party to introduce a candidate to your friends and neighbors - As we’ve been walking around talking to folks, people have brought up the idea of hosting a house party as a good way to meet and talk with the candidates. We love our discussions during canvassing, because it’s a great way to understand what issues are important to folks. But, we realize folks are busy, and we may be interrupting you during your afternoon off (or your afternoon of catching up on chores). House parties are a great way to engage with candidates on your schedule and help share your ideas and concerns. Find a good time for your friends and neighbors, and reach out to us at rdtc@richmonddtc.com. Our candidates would love to come meet them!
We also want to remind folks about mail-in voting for the primary election on September 10th: The deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the primary is today, August 20th. If you'd like a mail-in ballot, submit your request to the Rhode Island SoS site today! There will also be early voting for the primary from August 21st to September 9th at Richmond Town Hall on Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.
The League of Women Voters - South County will be hosting a "Meet the Candidates" forum! We hope you can attend!
October 2nd @ 5:30 PM
Richmond Town Hall
Town Council Chambers
This is an opportunity to put your questions in front of all candidates for School Committee and Town Council. Submit your questions to lwvscri@gmail.com.
Thank you to Town Staff for setting this up and the League for moderating!
The event will also be available online for live streaming or watching later at your convenience.
Zoom Meeting ID: 960 4000 2335
YouTube Link