Voter Central

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March 2nd Special Referenda Election

Key Dates

•    January 31, 2021      -  Deadline to Register to Vote

•    February 9, 2021      -  Deadline to Submit Mail Ballot Applications   

•    February 10, 2021     -  Early In-Person Voting Begins

•    March 1, 2021          -  Early In-Person Voting Period Ends

•    March 2, 2021         - Special Refernda Election; Polls Open

Emergency & Early Voting

• Early voting is available 20 days before both Special 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.

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. 
  
  The first step to voting from home is requesting a mail ballot by completing and returning a mail ballot application (download one here), which will be sent automatically to every registered voter shortly after the Sept. 8th primary.
  
  In order to vote by mail in the General Election, mail ballot applications must be submitted to the Board of Canvassers no later than 4 p.m. on Oct. 13. Newport residents may also return their mail ballot application by using the City's official drop box located on Bull Street, or via mail directly to the Board of Elections by using the return addressed envelop included with your ballot.