Voting in
Rhode Island
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
Rhode Island requires photo ID and offers no-excuse mail voting along with early in-person voting. Registration must be completed 30 days before the election. Voters without photo ID can cast a provisional ballot.
Upcoming Elections in Rhode Island
2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
Rhode Island requires photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include a driver's license, passport, military ID, or other government-issued photo ID. Voters without photo ID can vote by provisional ballot.
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Photo ID is required; voters without it can cast a provisional ballot
- No-excuse mail voting is available
- Early voting is available for approximately 20 days before Election Day
- Registration deadline is 30 days before the election
- Rhode Island does not offer same-day voter registration
Official Resources
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