Voter Central

Key Dates

Deadline to Register to Vote in order to Run for Office: May 30th, 2022
Deadline to File a Declaration of Candidacy: June 29, 2022 at 4 p.m.

Voter Registration Information

Registering to vote is the first step every citizen takes to become an eligible voter.

Rhode Island now accepts online voter registrations. You may register to vote or update your voter registration online by using the Secretary of State's website: https://vote.sos.ri.gov.

To register in person, simply complete a Voter Registration Form by clicking here.

Please note that you may register to vote at any time, but to be eligible to vote in an upcoming election, you must be registered at least 30 days in advance. If you have moved out of state or otherwise wish to cancel your voter registration, please submit an Affidavit for Cancellation and Removal to our office.

Registration Requirements:

You must be a citizen of the United States
You must be a legal resident of Rhode Island
You may pre-register at age 16 but you must be at least 18 years of age to vote on Election Day

If you move or change your name you are required to update your voter registration.

Rhode Island now accepts online voter registrations. You may register to vote or update your voter registration online by using the Secretary of State's website: https://vote.sos.ri.gov.

If you have moved out of state or otherwise wish to cancel your voter registration, please submit an Affidavit for Cancellation and Removal to our office.

Voting by Mail

Every election, millions of voters around the country, including our military and overseas voters, cast their ballots by mail. This year, due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Rhode Island voters are being encouraged to vote by mail. The Secretary of State's Office has compiled a helpful guide for mail voting, which can be downloaded here.

Emergency & Early Voting

Early voting is available 20 days before an election at City Hall. Anyone who hasn't applied for a mail ballot may vote in-person at City Hall, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (except legal holidays). No appointment is necessary.

This is a great option if you are unable to vote at your usual polling place on Election Day, or if you have run out of time to request a mail ballot. Voting early in-person is very similar to voting at a polling place.

Election Results

• Click here for results from the 2020 General Election

Getting Started

Whether you're looking to register to vote, need to change your registration or request an emergency ballot, our office is here to help. Click below for some of our more commonly used forms and feel free to reach out with any other questions to (401) 845-5386 or (401) 845-5384.

Information for Military & Overseas Voters

Absent service members, and their eligible family members, as well as citizens residing overseas may be eligible to vote using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).

To determine your eligibility or obtain additional information please visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program's Voter Assistance Guide at: https://www.fvap.gov/guide

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