Registration
Register before Election Day
You must register before Election Day in Rhode Island.
Rule source ↗Your 2026 voting guide November 3
Get ready to vote.
Find your deadline, mail-voting rules, and what to bring to the polls.
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Select the state where you're registered.
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Voting in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island's same-day registration applies only to presidential voting, so it is not an option for the November 2026 general election.
Voting by mail
No excuse needed
Mail voting is available without stating an excuse. Check Rhode Island's site to see whether a ballot is sent automatically or must be requested, and when to return it.
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At the polls
Bring an accepted photo ID
Check Rhode Island's accepted IDs and options if you do not have one.
Rule source ↗These are statewide rules. Local voting details can vary, so confirm your polling place and plan with the official Rhode Island election office.