How to register to vote in Rhode Island

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Key links

General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for Sept. 9 primary election

Online Register by Monday, Aug. 10
By mail Postmarked by Monday, Aug. 10
In person Register by Monday, Aug. 10

Last updated April 21, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.