Are primaries in Rhode Island closed or open? If open, I strongly urge that every Democrat of voting age in Rhode Island vote for Stephen Laffey in the Republican primary.
From the Rhode Island Board of Elections Webpage:
Rhode Island has a 'closed' or party primary system. This means that you may only vote in one party's primary. If you are registered as "unaffiliated" you may vote in the primary of any party you choose. Once you vote in a primary, however, you are considered a member of that party until and unless you "disaffiliate".