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Voting Protections Can’t Wait, Advocates and Elected Officials Agree

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Voting Protections Can’t Wait, Advocates and Elected Officials Agree

March 31, 2026

The Rhode Island Voting Access Coalition is pushing state lawmakers to pass a state Voting Rights Act now, due to consistent attacks on voting rights in the courts and at the federal level.

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John Marion

Executive Director, Rhode Island
jmarion@commoncause.org
401-861-2322

Maya Majikas

Communications Strategist
mmajikas@commoncause.org

Common Cause Rhode Island frequently provides commentary on democracy reform issues. To talk with John Marion please reach out using the contact information above.

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Early voting for CD1 Special Election primary has started. Here’s how to cast your ballot

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Early voting for CD1 Special Election primary has started. Here’s how to cast your ballot

John Marion defends ample early voting ahead of the upcoming special election.

August 17, 2023

Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support

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Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support

Executive director John Marion talks about CD-1 debates, and why they benefit our democracy.

August 17, 2023

After signature review, state elections panel affirms Matos’ place on ballot

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After signature review, state elections panel affirms Matos’ place on ballot

No "obvious pattern of fraud," says RI Board of Elections.

August 17, 2023

State board says Matos has over 500 signatures

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State board says Matos has over 500 signatures

“It is clear that changes to the process must be made."

August 17, 2023

NBC 10 talks with John Marion about signature matching

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NBC 10 talks with John Marion about signature matching

Marion discusses lessons that can be learned from the recent signature matching scandal.

August 16, 2023

Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on today’s Board of Elections vote

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Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on today’s Board of Elections vote

"It is clear that changes to the process must be made."

August 15, 2023

Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on RI Board of Elections vote to review of signatures on nomination papers

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Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on RI Board of Elections vote to review of signatures on nomination papers

"Today’s vote starts us on a path to determine what went wrong, and also what went right."

August 9, 2023

In a reversal, RI Board of Elections will now scrutinize Matos’ nomination signatures

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In a reversal, RI Board of Elections will now scrutinize Matos’ nomination signatures

John Marion on the Board of Elections decision to review Matos' nomination forms.

August 9, 2023

Critics slam R.I. congressional candidate for family-funded super PAC

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Critics slam R.I. congressional candidate for family-funded super PAC

John Marion, the executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, said the FEC’s coordination rules and enforcement are “quite weak.”

August 9, 2023

Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support

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Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support

John M. Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, said the busy debate schedule will give candidates lots of chances to secure chunks of support in what is expected to be a low-turnout special election.

August 9, 2023

Campaign finance violations are soaring. Here’s why that’s not a bad thing.

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Campaign finance violations are soaring. Here’s why that’s not a bad thing.

Though campaign finance violations have increased in 2023, John Marion explains why that is proof that Rhode Island's system is working.

August 8, 2023

BOE: Not enough time to review alleged signature fraud

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BOE: Not enough time to review alleged signature fraud

State election panel affirms the process worked despite ongoing investigation

August 2, 2023

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Voting Protections Can’t Wait, Advocates and Elected Officials Agree

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John Marion

Maya Majikas

Early voting for CD1 Special Election primary has started. Here’s how to cast your ballot

Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support

After signature review, state elections panel affirms Matos’ place on ballot

State board says Matos has over 500 signatures

NBC 10 talks with John Marion about signature matching

Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on today’s Board of Elections vote

Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on RI Board of Elections vote to review of signatures on nomination papers

In a reversal, RI Board of Elections will now scrutinize Matos’ nomination signatures

Critics slam R.I. congressional candidate for family-funded super PAC

Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support

Campaign finance violations are soaring. Here’s why that’s not a bad thing.

BOE: Not enough time to review alleged signature fraud

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Voting Protections Can’t Wait, Advocates and Elected Officials Agree

Media Contacts

John Marion

Maya Majikas

Early voting for CD1 Special Election primary has started. Here’s how to cast your ballot

Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support

After signature review, state elections panel affirms Matos’ place on ballot

State board says Matos has over 500 signatures

NBC 10 talks with John Marion about signature matching

Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on today’s Board of Elections vote

Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on RI Board of Elections vote to review of signatures on nomination papers

In a reversal, RI Board of Elections will now scrutinize Matos’ nomination signatures

Critics slam R.I. congressional candidate for family-funded super PAC

Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support

Campaign finance violations are soaring. Here’s why that’s not a bad thing.

BOE: Not enough time to review alleged signature fraud

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