Rhode Island Voter Info

The general election is Nov 5, 2024.
Rhode Island, here’s all the info you need to know!

Important Dates to know, Rhode Island!

New Voter Registration Deadline

We're currently updating our database to include this information. Pledge to vote and you'll receive updates when this information becomes available.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

We're currently updating our database to include this information. Pledge to vote and you'll receive updates when this information becomes available.

Early Voting

We’re having trouble getting this information. Please check https://www.vote.org/early-voting-calendar/ for more information.

Am I registered?

Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

We're currently updating our database to include this information. Pledge to vote and you'll receive updates when this information becomes available.

Absentee Ballot Rules

Any registered voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

Request Your Absentee Ballot Here

Click here to get your absentee ballot now.

Am I eligible to register to vote?

General Requirements

You are eligible to vote in Rhode Island if you:

Are a U.S. citizen
Are a resident of Rhode Island
Are at least 18 years old by Election Day

You are NOT eligible to vote in Rhode Island if:

You are in prison or jail for a felony conviction.
You were disqualified from voting due to a court order

Restorative Requirements

If you have completed a felony prison sentence, even if you are still on parole or probation, then you are immediately eligible to register to vote.

You may preregister to vote in Rhode Island

At the age 16

For Military Service Members

Service members and their dependents may register and request a ballot using the federal voter registration/ballot request form ("FPCA"). You will have the following identification options when completing the form:

U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number

Voting Overseas

U.S. citizens living abroad have the right to vote as absentee voters, provided they are eligible to vote in their state. If you are living outside of the U.S. permanently, indefinitely, or temporarily, your voting rights stay with you, even if you never voted when you lived in the U.S. To vote from overseas:

Complete and send an overseas voter registration/ballot request form to your election office in the U.S. This is one specific form that will register you as an overseas voter and request your absentee ballot – simultaneously.

Can I vote if I have a record?

You probably can. Find out!

Please use our eligibility tool to find out if you can vote.

Individuals incarcerated for a felony conviction are ineligible to vote. Voting rights are automatically restored upon release from prison, and people on parole or probation can vote. Ex-offenders should re-register to vote.

I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?

My school's address or my parent's address?

Students who lived in Rhode Island before moving elsewhere to attend school, and who wish to establish or keep their Rhode Island voting residency (i.e., at their parents’ Rhode Island address), should have no problem doing so unless they are already registered to vote in another state. While the phrase “indefinite period” has been used in other states to limit the ability of students who are not sure of their plans after graduation to establish residence, the Rhode Island Board of Elections has stated that in Rhode Island, students residing in their college communities are eligible to register and vote in those communities.

Will I need ID?

Do I need ID to register to vote?

To register to vote in Rhode Island you should provide one of the following:

Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
Your Rhode Island Driver's License Number
Your Rhode Island ID Number

If you do not have any of these IDs, you will be required to provide ID to an election official before voting the first time. Acceptable forms of ID include:

Valid Employee ID
Valid Student ID
Debit or Credit Card
Medicare
University Tuition Bill
Public Housing ID Card
Government Check
Valid Rhode Island Voter ID Card
Bank Statement
Paycheck that Shows your Current Name and Address
Medicaid Card issued by the government
Health Club ID Card
Valid US Passport
Valid Rhode Island issued ID
Valid Military ID
ID Card provided by a commercial establishment
University Housing Bill
Insurance Plan ID Card
Valid Federal issued ID
Utility Bill

Do I need ID if I am voting in person?

In Rhode Island, you need to show a valid ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:

Valid Rhode Island Voter ID Card with Photo
Valid Federal Issued ID
Valid Military ID
Valid Rhode Island Driver's License
Valid Student ID
Government Issued Medical Card
Valid US Passport
Valid Rhode Island Issued ID

The general election is Nov 3, 2020
Rhode Island, here’s all the info you need to know!

The Rona will not pause the revolution. Get the facts.

Important Dates to know, Rhode Island!

New Voter Registration Deadline

We're currently updating our database to include this information. Pledge to vote and you'll receive updates when this information becomes available.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

We're currently updating our database to include this information. Pledge to vote and you'll receive updates when this information becomes available.

Early Voting

We’re having trouble getting this information. Please check https://www.vote.org/early-voting-calendar/ for more information.

Am I registered?

Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

We're currently updating our database to include this information. Pledge to vote and you'll receive updates when this information becomes available.

Absentee Ballot Rules

Any registered voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

Request Your Absentee Ballot Here

Click here to get your absentee ballot now.

Am I eligible to register to vote?

General Requirements

You are eligible to vote in Rhode Island if you:

Are a U.S. citizen
Are a resident of Rhode Island
Are at least 18 years old by Election Day

You are NOT eligible to vote in Rhode Island if:

You are in prison or jail for a felony conviction.
You were disqualified from voting due to a court order

Restorative Requirements

If you have completed a felony prison sentence, even if you are still on parole or probation, then you are immediately eligible to register to vote.

You may preregister to vote in Rhode Island

At the age 16

For Military Service Members

U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number

Voting Overseas

Complete and send an overseas voter registration/ballot request form to your election office in the U.S. This is one specific form that will register you as an overseas voter and request your absentee ballot – simultaneously.

Can I vote if I have a record?

You probably can. Find out!

I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?

My school's address or my parent's address?

Will I need ID?

Do I need ID to register to vote?

To register to vote in Rhode Island you should provide one of the following:

Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
Your Rhode Island Driver's License Number
Your Rhode Island ID Number

If you do not have any of these IDs, you will be required to provide ID to an election official before voting the first time. Acceptable forms of ID include:

Valid Employee ID
Valid Student ID
Debit or Credit Card
Medicare
University Tuition Bill
Public Housing ID Card
Government Check
Valid Rhode Island Voter ID Card
Bank Statement
Paycheck that Shows your Current Name and Address
Medicaid Card issued by the government
Health Club ID Card
Valid US Passport
Valid Rhode Island issued ID
Valid Military ID
ID Card provided by a commercial establishment
University Housing Bill
Insurance Plan ID Card
Valid Federal issued ID
Utility Bill

Do I need ID if I am voting in person?

In Rhode Island, you need to show a valid ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:

Valid Rhode Island Voter ID Card with Photo
Valid Federal Issued ID
Valid Military ID
Valid Rhode Island Driver's License
Valid Student ID
Government Issued Medical Card
Valid US Passport
Valid Rhode Island Issued ID

Important Dates to know, Rhode Island!

Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)

Am I eligible to register to vote?

Can I vote if I have a record?

I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?

Will I need ID?

The Rona will not pause the revolution. Get the facts.

Important Dates to know, Rhode Island!

Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)

Am I eligible to register to vote?

Can I vote if I have a record?

I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?

Will I need ID?

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