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John Marion talks about the signature matching system in Rhode Island.

Sloppy? Yes. Illegal? No.

John Marion discusses a recent signature matching scandal with WPRI.

PROVIDENCE — The last time Rhode Island held a presidential primary, just one-third of polling places opened, resulting in confusion that led some voters to simply give up.

Rhode Island’s legislative leaders are pushing for fast action on a new bill to reinstate a lost perk, to wit: their ability to run photos of themselves and other incumbent lawmakers on the General Assembly website — and official social-media accounts — during election season.