Get ready to vote
Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Rhode Island
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: received
In person
30 days before election
Same-day registration
Limited — Election Day registration for president/vice president only, at Board of Canvassers office
Early voting
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 – Mon, Nov 2, 2026in-person early voting at local boards of canvassers
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received by 4pm · postmarked by Oct 13 and received by Oct 16 also accepted; no excuse required
Return deadline
Rule: received by 8pm
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Rhode Island election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.