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Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines

Upcoming Election: Primary Election
Election Day: November 5, 2024
Registration Deadline: October 6, 2024
Vote By Mail: yes
Vote By Mail Deadline: October 6, 2024
Early Voting: October 16 - 4, 2024

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ID Needed for Voting for Rhode Island

Voters must show a photo ID at the polls.

Acceptable IDs include:

  • RI driver’s license
  • U.S. passport
  • ID card issued by an educational institution in the United States
  • U.S. military identification card
  • ID card issued by the U.S. government or State of Rhode Island like a RIPTA bus pass
  • Government-issued medical card
  • RI Voter ID

Registered voters who don’t have an acceptable current and valid photo ID can get a free Voter ID the Secretary of State office in Providence during normal business hours. To find more information on where to get a free Voter ID and for information on how to get a Voter ID visit the Secretary of State website.

No eligible voter will be turned away at the polls. Voters who do not bring an acceptable ID to their polling place can vote using a standard Provisional Ballot. The ballot will be counted if the signature they give at the polling place matches the signature on their voter registration.

Voters can call or text 844-338-8743 at any time to reach VoteRiders Voter ID Helpline