RI Constitutional Convention? Reject Question 1

UPDATE: This ballot Question was defeated! About 63% of voters rejected a constitutional convention.

In November, voters will be asked whether or not the State should hold a constitutional convention. We urge you to reject Question 1 in November by voting "no" to the calling of a convention, which could be disastrous for Rhode Islanders' rights and liberties.

Explore the questions below to learn more about Question 1, and what a constitutional convention could really mean for Rhode Island. You can download a conversation guide, social media posts, and a half-page info sheet to share with friends and family at the bottom of the page.

Delegates from the 1986 urge voters to reject question 1

Read our conversation guide

24 Facts About the 1986 Constitutional Convention

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