The Statewide Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Voter ID In accordance with Rhode Island's Voter Identification law, Rhode Island voters are required to show identification at the polls when applying for a ballot. If you are registered to vote and you arrive at your proper polling place without an ID, you still have the right to vote via provisional ballot. Please see the below links for information on how to obtain a free Voter ID card from the Rhode Island Secretary of State, and which forms of identification are acceptable for voting purposes:
Click here to learn more about voter id
list of acceptable voter id
click here for the latest election calendar
view a list of candidate filings and qualifications
How to vote by mail ballot
update your voter registration information
REGISTER TO VOTE
LOCATE YOUR ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE
VIEW A SAMPLE BALLOT
contact your STATE elected officials
other election information at vote.ri.gov
find your local elected officials (interactive cranston voting maps)
information and Rhode Island deadlines on Mail Ballots for Military and U.S. Citizens Residing Overseas (FPCA)