Election 2008

Rhode Island ballot questions 2006
On Nov. 7, Election Day, Rhode Island voters will decide nine statewide ballot questions. We take a closer look, question by question, and link to related campaign sites.

Extra: Read the questions as they will appear on the ballot

Question 1 seeks voter approval of a casino in West Warwick

Extra: Full coverage, and a look back at the road leading to this year's statewide vote

Your turn: How will you vote on the casino referendum?

Multimedia

10.18.2006: Watch a debate among some of the major voices in the casino debate, both pro and con.

Campaign sites related to Question 1

KeepitinRI.com

CompeteRI.com

SaveOurState.com

NarragansettIndiancasino.com

Question 2 would give felons on probation right to vote

Your turn: Should felons regain their right to vote upon release from prison?

Related site: Restore the Vote.com

Question 3 seeks to swell state's rainy day fund

Question 4 asks voters to approve $72.8 million in construction at colleges

Related site: Vote Yes for Higher Ed.org: Yes on 4

Question 5 would bond $88.5 million for transportation projects

The DOT on Question 5

Question 6 seeks $11 million for zoo

Related site: The New Zoo.org: Yes on 6

Question 7 asks for $4 million for Fort Adams overhaul

Question 8 asks voters to OK $3 million for recreation

The DEM on Question 8

Question 9 seeks money for affordable housing

Related site: Vote Yes on 9.com