Important Election Day Deadlines
Don’t Miss Out on Your Opportunity to Cast Your Vote!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, which is a little over a month away. Make note of all of these important deadlines so that you can cast your vote in the general and local elections this year.
GET REGISTERED
DEADLINE: Sunday, Oct. 2
Never voted before? No problem!
Register online (last day to apply online, Oct. 2)
Mail in your registration application (must be post marked by Oct. 2)
REQUEST A MAIL-IN BALLOT
DEADLINE: Tuesday, Oct. 12
To vote by mail-in ballot, your application requesting a ballot must be received by Oct. 12.
Submit your request by mail, or at your local Board of Canvassers drop-box.
VOTE EARLY
BEGINS: Wednesday, Oct. 13
ENDS: Monday, Nov. 2
For the first time ever, Rhode Island voters have the option to vote early. If you miss the mail-in ballot application deadline, or will be unable to cast an in-person vote on election day, consider this convenient option.
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KNOW WHERE TO VOTE
Never voted before? Or recently moved to a different ward or town in Rhode Island. Check in with your local Board of Canvassers to find out where the polling station in your neighborhood is located. They’re located in your city/town hall.
GET A RIDE TO YOUR POLLING STATION
Many places of worship often provide rides for their members who don’t have transportation, so reach out to them if you need a ride to your polling place.
And this year, ride-sharing company is offering free or discounted rides to citizens who want to vote but don’t have access to transportation to do so. This is part of their LyftUp program to expand transportation access to communities and individuals that need it through donated rides.