Last-Minute Rhode Island Voting Information
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders about Election Day voting options for Tuesday’s presidential election.
Voting In-Person
Registered to vote and plan on voting in person?
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Any voter who planned to vote at the polls on Election Day but is suddenly unable to go can still vote using an emergency mail ballot.
For example, if a voter is required to quarantine due to COVID concerns, that voter may fill out an emergency mail ballot application and designate a person to pick up their ballot for them.
Voters can obtain an emergency mail ballot until 4 p.m. on Election Day. However, please remember that all completed ballots must be received by election officials by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters who use an emergency mail ballot should have another person return the ballot using a secure dropbox.
Dropping Off Mail Ballot
While it is too late to mail ballots, any Rhode Island voter who still has a mail ballot is encouraged to return it using secure drop boxes located in every community.
If you mailed your ballot, you can check its status here.
Locate the drop box closest to you by using Gorbea’s drop box finder.
All ballots must be dropped off by 8 PM.
Missed Voter Registration Deadline -- You Can Still Vote for President
If you missed the October 4 voter registration deadline, you can register to vote on Election Day and vote in the presidential race only. You will not be able to vote in any state, local, or other federal races.
Rhode Islanders can only register and vote on Election Day at the location designated by their local board of canvassers. Residents in most communities should go to their city or town hall to take advantage of same-day voter registration.
However, Providence residents should go to the Dunkin Donuts Center at 1 La Salle Square and Johnston residents should go to the Senior Center at 1291 Hartford Avenue.
