How & Where to Vote
Find out where to vote, how to vote, how to vote early, and how to vote by mail.
Register to Vote
Register to vote in Rhode Island, or learn more about voter ID & rights.
Election Details
Visit the Rhode Island election website or call (401) 222-2345 to learn more about your states voting details.
Have more questions about voting?
Read our voting FAQ
Important Dates - Presidential Primary
Voting Information for Rhode Island
Don’t miss your next election!
The Rhode Island Board of Elections has requested that the state move its April 28th presidential primary election to June 2nd. We will update you if and when a new date is formally announced. Rhode Island will hold its presidentail primary on April 28th. If you would prefer to vote by-mail, absentee ballot requests will be accepted until Apr. 7th at 4:00 pm.
Presidential Primaries
Voters that have been unaffiliated for at least 90 days may vote in either primary. Their selection serves to affiliate them with the party. Otherwise, voters may only participate in the primary of the party with which they are affiliated. See Rhode Island Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.
Statewide Primaries
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Find Your RepresentativesEarly Voting + Absentee Voting
Early Voting Dates: N/A
To vote absentee by mail without an excuse, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than April 7th at 4:00 p.m. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be recieved by 8:00 pm on April 28th.
If you miss the April 7th deadline, and you are unable to vote on election day due to an emergency, you may submit an in-person application and absentee ballot at your local Board of Canvassers. Excuse required. More info here.
The absentee ballot application period opens Jan.1st. You must submit an application for an absentee ballot by-mail for each election.
Voter ID + Eligibility for Rhode Island
Do Voters Need ID?
- Yes, voters need an ID
- Multiple forms of ID accepted
- First time voters need ID
- Student IDs accepted
Voter Rights
Find out more about your rights in Rhode Island.
Pre-registration
- The pre-registration age is 16