How to Vote
There are 3 ways to vote in the general election on November 3rd, 2026.
First, check to make sure you’re registered to vote here.
Register to Vote
If you are not registered to vote, you can register on-line. You will need:
- Your Rhode Island DMV issued driver’s license or State ID number
- Your name as it appears on your Rhode Island driver’s license or State ID card
- Your date of birth
Alternatively, you may complete the form without your driver’s license or State ID number for paper submission.
1. Mail Ballot
The deadline for applying to vote by mail in the 11/3 general election is Tuesday October 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm. If you have not applied for a mail ballot by 10/15, then you must vote either early in-person at Town Hall, or at your polling location on election day.
Mail ballots will be sent to all voters who completed and returned their mail ballot application before the deadline.
Track the status of your application and mail ballot here.
Once you complete you mail ballot, you can drop it off at town hall in a secure drop box outside or at the Board of Canvassers if during business hours.
2. Early In-Person at Town Hall
Cast your vote at Town Hall during the early in-person between Wednesday, October 14th through Monday, November 2nd you can vote at the Town Hall during regular business hours.
| Charlestown | Town Hall 4540 South County Trail Charlestown, RI 02813 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday | Phone: (401) 364-1200 Fax: (401) 364-1238 Email: arweinreich@charlestownri.org |
| Exeter | Town Hall 675 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI 02822 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday | Phone: (401) 294-2287 Email: canvassers@town.exeter.ri.us |
| Hopkinton | Town Hall One Townhouse Road Hopkinton, RI 02833 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday | Phone: (401) 377-7778 Email: townclerk@hopkintonri.org |
| Richmond | Town Hall 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd Wyoming, RI 02898 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday | Phone: (401) 539-9000 Email: townclerk@richmondri.com |
| West Greenwich | Town Hall 280 Victory Highway West Greenwich, RI 02817 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday | Phone: (401) 392-3800 Email: townclerk@wgtownri.org |
3. On Election Day
Vote at your polling location on election day, November 5th. Double check your polling location prior to election day, as it may change from year to year. Be sure to bring your ID!