Rhode Island Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the Rhode Island Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when Rhode Island elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Rhode Island elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Federal and State Elections
Tue Sep 8, 2026 - Rhode Island Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Party change by
Sun Aug 9, 2026 - Received by
Sun Aug 9, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Tue Aug 18, 2026 4:00PM - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters unable to vote at polls due to illness or physical disability may request absentee ballot from 5 PM Tuesday before election until 5 PM the day before election. Contact your Local Election Office
From Wed Aug 19, 2026 4:00PM UTC to Mon Sep 7, 2026 4:00PM UTC
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Sep 8, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Wed Aug 19, 2026 4:00PM UTC to Mon Sep 7, 2026 4:00PM UTC
Rhode Island Local Elections
Rhode Island Federal and State Elections
Tue Sep 8, 2026 - Rhode Island Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted bySun Aug 9, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Aug 18, 2026 4:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byFri Sep 11, 2026 4:00PM
Rhode Island Local Elections
Go to the Sample Ballot Lookup for candidate names and to learn of any ballot measures and proposed state constitutional amendments on your ballot.
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