Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Rhode Island General Election
Every Rhode Island voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Rhode Island are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Rhode Island Department of State: Voter Information Center.
Statewide races
On every Rhode Island ballot.
Key dates
- Sun, October 4, 2026: Voter registration deadlineRegister online at vote.ri.gov or in person at your local board of canvassers. Same-day registration is not available for this election.
- Tue, October 13, 2026: Deadline to apply for a mail ballotApplications are due by 4 p.m.
- Wed, October 14, 2026: Early in-person voting beginsVote at your city or town hall or designated location during regular business hours for the 20 days before Election Day. Bring a valid photo ID.
- Mon, November 2, 2026: Last day of early in-person votingEarly voting ends at 4 p.m.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (New Shoreham opens at 9 a.m.). Mail ballots must be received by the State Board of Elections or placed in an official drop box by 8 p.m.; a postmark is not enough.
Sources: Rhode Island Department of State: Voter registration deadline is Oct. 4 (press release, Oct. 1, 2026); Rhode Island Department of State: How to Vote Early Before Election Day; Rhode Island Department of State: 2026 Election Calendar; Rhode Island Board of Elections: Mail Ballot; Rhode Island Board of Elections: General Election Polling Place Hours; Fair Elections Center: Rhode Island voting rules (same-day registration only in presidential elections). Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.