Rhode Island General Election

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.

To register in Rhode Island you must: be a United States citizen be a resident of Rhode Island and of the city or town where you wish to vote at least 30 days before the next electionbe at least 16 years of age (you must be at least 18 years old on or before a general or special election to vote)not currently be incarcerated in a correctional facility due to a felony conviction not have been lawfully judged to be mentally incompetent

Check that you're registered to vote on Rhode Island's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 4. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 4.

You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Rhode Island's voter registration lookup tool.

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.

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

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

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact the Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your the Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Rhode Island. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov