United States Senate
One of Rhode Island's two Senate seats is on the ballot for a six-year term.
What this office does →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.
What this office does →Governor
Rhode Island elects its governor in 2026.
What this office does →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.
What this office does →Who’s on the ballot
Every Rhode Island contest we have researched, with each candidate’s stated positions, their record, and the published arguments for and against them.
U.S. Senate
Ray McKay · Jack Reed · Michael Bahry
Governor
Aaron Guckian · Helena Buonanno Foulkes · Ken Block · Jay Gotra · C.D. Reynolds
Congressional districts
Ballot measures in Rhode Island
Yes-or-no questions certified for the Rhode Island ballot. Each one is shown in its official wording first, then explained.
- Higher Education Facilities Bond$275 million for university and college buildings
- Housing and Homeownership Bond$120 million for affordable housing
- Economic Development Bond$100 million for industrial sites and growth industries
- Cultural Economy Bond$50 million for a state history centre and preservation grants
- Green Economy Bond$55 million for resilience, water quality and recreation
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
Registration deadlines, early voting, mail ballots, ID rules and when results come in: how to vote 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.