Voting in Rhode Island
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Rhode Island voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
On the ballot. The candidate list is not confirmed yet. Check with the Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division (with the Rhode Island Board of Elections).
Governor
- Helena Buonanno Foulkes · Democrat
- Aaron Christopher Guckian · Republican
Source: Rhode Island Department of State, Voter Information Center: Candidates for Governor. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Sunday, Oct. 4 (30 days before Election Day).
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person Oct. 14 to Nov. 2 (ends 4 p.m.) at a location set by each city or town, during regular business hours.
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (New Shoreham opens at 9 a.m.).
Vote by mail
Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse).
Request by: Application must be received by the local board of canvassers by Tuesday, Oct. 13 (21 days before). After that, emergency mail ballots are available Oct. 14 to Nov. 2 at 4 p.m.
Return by: Must be received by the State Board of Elections by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required: RI driver license or permit, U.S. passport, tribal ID, U.S. school ID, U.S. military ID, U.S. or RI government ID, government medical card, or free RI Voter ID card. Without ID, vote a provisional ballot that counts if signatures match.
Note: Same-day registration exists only for presidential elections (vote for President and Vice President only), so it does not apply in 2026. Registration deadline Oct. 4 falls on a Sunday.
From the Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division (with the Rhode Island Board of Elections) and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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