2026 Rhode Island Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Rhode Island, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

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Next election in Rhode Island

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General Election

In-person early voting: October 14, 2026 – November 2, 2026; In-person early voting at local boards of canvassers runs for about 20 days before the election through the day before, generally on weekdays with some added hours near Election Day.

Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)

Voter registration deadline: October 4, 2026; Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Rhode Island does not offer same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed): October 13, 2026; Any voter may request a no-excuse mail ballot; applications are generally due about three weeks before the election.
Mail ballot return: Must be received by November 3, 2026; Mail ballots must be received by the local board of canvassers or postmarked and received shortly after, but the safest deadline is delivery by Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Rhode Island's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

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In-person early voting
August 20, 2026 – September 8, 2026
In-person early voting at local boards of canvassers runs for about 20 days before the election through the day before, generally on weekdays with some added hours near Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
August 10, 2026
Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Rhode Island does not offer same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
August 19, 2026
Any voter may request a no-excuse mail ballot; applications are generally due about three weeks before the election.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by September 9, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by the local board of canvassers or postmarked and received shortly after, but the safest deadline is delivery by Election Day.
22 days away
General Election
NOV03
2026Tuesday
In-person early voting
October 14, 2026 – November 2, 2026
In-person early voting at local boards of canvassers runs for about 20 days before the election through the day before, generally on weekdays with some added hours near Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 4, 2026
Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; Rhode Island does not offer same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 13, 2026
Any voter may request a no-excuse mail ballot; applications are generally due about three weeks before the election.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by the local board of canvassers or postmarked and received shortly after, but the safest deadline is delivery by Election Day.

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Rhode Island Family Policy Council

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