Rhode Island general election

July 8, 2025

Election type: general
Region: Rhode Island
Description: R.I. municipal general election

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Key deadlines in Rhode Island

Voter registration deadlines

Online: 30 days before Election Day
By mail: Postmarked by 30 days before Election Day
In person: 30 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot request deadlines

By mail: Received by 21 days before Election Day
In person: 21 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot return deadlines

By mail: Received by Election Day
In person: Received by Election Day

Voting dates

Early voting starts: 20 days before Election Day
Early voting ends: 1 day before Election Day
Election Day: July 8, 2025

Questions about voting in Rhode Island

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Can I use my student ID as identification when voting?

Can I have a ballot mailed to me?

I have a ballot. How do I return it?

How do I know if I'm registered to vote?

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

I've moved. Do I have to update my registration?

How do I vote if I'm in the military or overseas?

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