Rhode Island
Use this site to vote absentee if you are
- a U.S. citizen.
- at least 18 years old.
- absent from your voting residence.
The absentee voting process applies to you if you are
- an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine absent from your voting residence.
- an eligible spouse or family member of an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine.
- a U.S. citizen residing outside the country.
STEP 1
Register and request your absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
STEP 2
Fill out and send in your ballot when it arrives.
Didn't receive your ballot?
Federal Election Deadlines
| Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Primary September 8, 2026 |
August 9, 2026
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Received by* August 18, 2026
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Received by 4 PM, September 11, 2026
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| General Election November 3, 2026 |
October 4, 2026
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Received by** October 13, 2026
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Received by 4 PM, November 10, 2026
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*The early voting period/emergency mail ballot period for the State Primary runs from August 19, 2026 through 4:00 PM on September 8, 2026. Contact your local board of canvassers for more details.
**The early voting period/emergency mail ballot period for the General Election runs from October 14, 2026 through 4:00 PM November 2, 2026. Contact your local board of canvassers for more details.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
