How to Vote in Rhode Island

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

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Rhode Island

Rhode Island General Election

Rhode Island General Election

Nov 05, 2024

Early voting: Wed October 16, 2024 - Mon November 4, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sun Oct 6, 2024
Mail: Postmarked by Sun Oct 6, 2024
In person: Sun Oct 6, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available for presidential elections only Early Voting Period: Available for presidential elections only

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Tue October 15, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:

In person: Received by Tue November 5, 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
Registering for people with convictions
Register to Vote Here Lookup Your Voter Registration Status

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?
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
Voting Rights Restoration
Additional Information