Rhode Island Primary Election

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Rhode Island offers online voter registration.To register online in Rhode Island, you need to provide your Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)-issued driver’s license or state ID number. If you don’t have a Rhode Island-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration form by mail or in person.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Rhode Island allows for same day voter registration for the Presidential Election only. If you miss the voter registration deadline, you can register to vote on Election Day, but you will only be able to vote for President and Vice President. You will not be able to vote in any state, local, or other federal races. You can only register and vote on Election Day at the location designated by your local board of canvassers.Learn more by visiting the Rhode Island Department of State Elections Division website or contacting your local election office.

Yes, Rhode Island offers early voting. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. When can I vote early? You can vote in person before Election Day between Aug 20 and Sep 8. Dates and times may vary by location. Where can I vote early? Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Rhode Island's site to find where to vote early.What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show photo ID when voting in person in Rhode Island.Acceptable forms of photo ID include: Rhode Island driver's license/permit Rhode Island voter ID card US passport ID issued by a school or college in the US US military ID ID issued by the US government or State of Rhode Island tribal ID government-issued medical cardIf you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will be counted if the signature on your provisional ballot application matches your voter registration card. You have until the close of business the day after the election to provide information to the Board of Canvassers to help qualify your ballot.

View official ballot information on the Rhode Island Department of State Elections Division website, if available.

Department of State Elections Division148 West River St. Providence, RI 02904Telephone: (401) 222-2340

You will be asked to show photo ID when voting in person in Rhode Island.Acceptable forms of photo ID include: Rhode Island driver's license/permit Rhode Island voter ID card US passport ID issued by a school or college in the US US military ID ID issued by the US government or State of Rhode Island tribal ID government-issued medical cardIf you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will be counted if the signature on your provisional ballot application matches your voter registration card. You have until the close of business the day after the election to provide information to the Board of Canvassers to help qualify your ballot.

Vote on Election DayVoters in Rhode Island can look up where to vote on the Rhode Island Department of State Elections Division website.Can I vote early?Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting early in Rhode Island. Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Rhode Island’s site to find where to vote early.What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show photo ID when voting in person in Rhode Island.Acceptable forms of photo ID include: Rhode Island driver's license/permit Rhode Island voter ID card US passport ID issued by a school or college in the US US military ID ID issued by the US government or State of Rhode Island tribal ID government-issued medical cardIf you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will be counted if the signature on your provisional ballot application matches your voter registration card. You have until the close of business the day after the election to provide information to the Board of Canvassers to help qualify your ballot.