How to Vote in Rhode Island

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Rhode Island.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Presidential Primary Election

Rhode Island Presidential Primary Election

Apr 02, 2024

Early voting: Wed March 13, 2024 - Mon April 1, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sun Mar 3, 2024
Mail: Received by Sun Mar 3, 2024
In person: Sun Mar 3, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by Tuesday, March 12, 2024
In Person: Tue March 12, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue April 2, 2024
In person: Received by Tue April 2, 2024

Rhode Island Primary Election

Rhode Island Primary Election

Sep 10, 2024

Early voting: Wed August 21, 2024 - Mon September 9, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sun Aug 11, 2024
Mail: Received by Sun Aug 11, 2024
In person: Sun Aug 11, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by Tuesday, August 20, 2024
In Person: Tue August 20, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue September 10, 2024
In person: Received by Tue September 10, 2024

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Rhode Island
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Rhode Island. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Rhode Island Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information