Bills would close R.I. polling places an hour earlier
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PROVIDENCE -- Rhode Islanders will have until 9 p.m. to cast their ballots in Tuesday's presidential primary. But at least one lawmaker believes that's too late. Rep. John Patrick Shanley of South Kingstown has filed a bill calling for an earlier, 8 p.m. closing time for Ocean State polling places in the future. Shanley says the earlier closing time would make for a shorter day for poll workers and also ease the burden on canvassers who must collect and tally the statewide votes. Shanley also says voters would benefit by knowing the results of the election a bit earlier in the evening. Rhode Island is one of only three states that keep polling places open until 9 p.m. -- The Associated Press 
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