How to Vote in Rhode Island

Flag of Rhode Island
“Hope”
Capital: Providence Nickname: The Ocean State Admitted: 1790 (13th state) Electoral Votes: 4
State Bird: Rhode Island Red State Flower: Violet
Registration Deadline 30 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required Photo ID requested
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes 4

Voter Registration in Rhode Island

The voter registration deadline in Rhode Island is 30 days before Election Day.

Rhode Island offers online voter registration.

Rhode Island has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In Rhode Island, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.

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Voter ID Requirements in Rhode Island

Rhode Island requires Photo ID requested identification to vote.

Early Voting in Rhode Island

Yes — Rhode Island offers early voting.

In-person early voting begins 20 days before Election Day at local board of canvassers

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Rhode Island

Absentee and mail-in voting in Rhode Island: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request a mail ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in Rhode Island

Polls in Rhode Island are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Rhode Island

Felony voting rights in Rhode Island: After prison.

After You Vote in Rhode Island

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Rhode Island Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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