What are the different voting options available to residents of Rhode Island?

Residents of Rhode Island can vote on Election Day, during the Early Voting period, and can also request an absentee ballot.

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When is Election Day this year?

Election Day is November 8, 2022. Polls open at 7:00am and close at 8:00pm. You have the right to vote as long as you are registered to vote, and arrive at your designated polling place before 8:00pm.

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Do I need a photo ID to vote?

Rhode Island state law 17-19-24.2 requires all voters to present valid photo identification prior to voting at the polls in all elections since 2014. Voters will need to present one of the following forms of photo ID:

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• RI Driver's License or Permit

• RI Voter ID Card *

• U.S. Passport

• ID issued by a U.S. educational institution

• U.S. military ID

• ID card issued by the United States or the State of Rhode Island

• Government issued medical card

• Tribal ID

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How can I find my polling location on Election Day?

You can find your polling location by going to this link and adding your residential address: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/PollingPlaces?ActiveFlag=2

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What is Early Voting and how do I find the Early Voting locations in my county?

The Early Voting period allows voters to cast their ballot before Election Day. Early Voting In Rhode Island runs from October 19, 2022 to November 7, 2022. 

You can find a list of available Early Voting centers in your county by going to this link: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Elections/PollingPlaceHours

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Can I request a sample ballot?

Yes, you can request a sample ballot by going to this link and selecting Option 4: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/PollingPlaces?ActiveFlag=2

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How do I request an absentee ballot? What is the deadline to request it?

All registered voters in Rhode Island can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. 

To request an absentee ballot voters must register to vote by mail before November 1 using this link: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/VoteByMail.

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How do I vote by mail? What is the deadline to send the absentee ballot?

You can find out more information about the requirements here: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/VoteByMail

 

Absentee ballots can be returned in-person to your county’s Early Voting centers or at your county’s Board of Elections office. Additionally, absentee ballots can be mailed and must be postmarked no later than November 8th and received on or before November 14, 2022.

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Can I track the status of my absentee ballot?

Yes, you can track the status of your absentee ballot here: https://ballottrax.sos.ri.gov/voter/

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I’m in the military and live overseas, can I vote?

If you are a Rhode Island resident in active duty in the military and live outside of the country, you may request an absentee ballot using the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) portal.

You can find more information in the Military and Overseas Voting section of the Board of Elections.

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How can blind or visually impaired voters exercise their right to vote?

Blind or visually impaired voters can request an Accessible ballot by going to the Rhode Island Elections portal. Voters can also request a demo ballot using this link: https://elections.ri.gov/voting/automark.php

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