Rhode Island

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and Governor

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How to vote in Rhode Island

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Registration closed Oct 4. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Early in-person voting Oct 14–Nov 2 at city/town-designated locations. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Mail-ballot application deadline was 4 p.m. Oct 13; emergency mail ballots are available through your local Board of Canvassers. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Bring a photo ID that is current or expired less than six months (e.g., RI driver's license/permit, RI voter ID, U.S. passport, military ID). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
RI Voter Information Center · Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

U.S. Senate (Jack Reed running again)

Jack Reed (D) vs. Raymond McKay (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (open seat)

Aaron Guckian (R) vs. Helena Foulkes (D) + 3 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Rhode Island's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Jack ReedDemocratic · IncumbentRaymond McKayRepublicanMichael BahryIndependent

Governor

Aaron GuckianRepublicanHelena FoulkesDemocraticKen BlockIndependentJasjit GotraIndependentCD ReynoldsIndependent

County and local races for Rhode Island are coming soon (added three states at a time, alphabetically). U.S. House races are not yet listed.

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