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The right to vote is fundamental to democracy. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about voting rights in Rhode Island.
Upcoming voting deadlines:
- Early Voting Available, Primary: Wedneday, August 21 to Monday, September 9, 2024
- State Primary/Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Voter Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 6, 2024
- Mail Ballot Application Deadline: Tuesday, October, 15, 2024
- Early Voting Available: Wedneday, October 16 to Monday, November 4, 2024
- Statewide General Election/Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Tuesday, November 5, 2024