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katieleehaw t1_isjme00 wrote

Reply to comment by Automotivematt in Is it possible for a homeless Californian who moved to Rhode Island in June of this year to register to vote in time for the 2022 midterm elections? How would he go about doing so? by PinkSwallowLove

Why wouldn’t it be a priority?

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Automotivematt t1_isjn27z wrote

Because winter is coming and it's going to get really cold. They are from California so they may not be used to this kind of cold. Getting shelter and possibly a job would be a priority if it was me. I wouldn't be looking how to vote, I would be looking how to survive.

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PinkSwallowLove OP t1_isjnedi wrote

I already have a job and I’ve been lucky enough to get into a decent homeless shelter, and I am also starting to build up my winter wardrobe. At this point, I’m just saving up to rent a room/apartment.

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Doodledoodledewd t1_isjum6s wrote

Good for you- I hope you continue to find ways to get your feet under you and that you find supportive services and people to help you on your journey. It is totally reasonable that you see voting as a necessary part of your survival too, because it is. And bravo for you for including it in your plan. It may, in fact, be too late this time… but you might be able to cast a provisional ballot (?) and I agree with the earlier commenter who said that checking in with Crossroads is probably a good place to start. You can also call the RI board of elections and see if they have any advice. The staff there is super helpful 401-222-2345. Honestly even bringing up the conversation here, and asking the questions to the BOE is a form of advocacy because it keeps people having voter access conversations thinking about specific situations like the one you are describing. ❤️ good luck to you and cheers for all the good work you’ve already done.

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chatendormi t1_iska8us wrote

You can’t do both? 24 hours in a day… I think OP can do both.

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Automotivematt t1_iskzyy2 wrote

Well technically they can't do both as registration for voting has already ended...

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