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Ballot Explained

2026 general election

What’s on the ballot in Rhode Island

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Your exact ballot depends on your address — these are the contests Rhode Island puts on it.

U.S. House seats
2
U.S. Senate
On ballot
Governor
On ballot
State primary
Sep 8

Statewide and federal contests

United States House of Representatives

All 2 of Rhode Island's congressional districts are on the ballot. You vote only in the district containing your address.

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State Senate and House of Representatives

State legislative districts are drawn separately from congressional districts and are much smaller. You vote in one district for each chamber.

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Local contests vary by county

County, municipal, judicial, and school district contests are set locally and are staggered differently across Rhode Island’s 5 counties. The most reliable way to see yours is to look up your address.

All 5 counties in Rhode Island
Bristol CountyKent CountyNewport CountyProvidence CountyWashington County

Voting in Rhode Island

Confirm this with the official source

Your ballot is determined by your election authority, not by us. Verify your registration, precinct, and sample ballot at Rhode Island Department of State.