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Rankings
#1 is the best, #50 is the worst
Vote Early in Rhode Island
Early In-Person Voting
Oct. 14 – Nov. 2
Check Rhode Island’s official dates →Mail Voting
Due Nov. 3
- Any voter can vote by mail.
- Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against Rhode Island’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Rhode Island vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Harris won Rhode Island with 55.5% of the vote to 41.8%, a margin of 13.8 points, with 63.3% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Rhode Island's members of Congress are Republican?
0 of 4 — 0%. In the U.S. House, Rhode Island has 0 Republicans and 2 Democrats; in the Senate, 0 Republicans and 2 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Rhode Island, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Rhode Island rank among the 50 states?
Rhode Island ranks #9 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Rhode Island directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Why are there no politicians listed for Rhode Island?
We grade Republicans running in 2026, and Rhode Island currently has none in the offices we track. The state's own numbers above still tell you how Rhode Island is doing.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 39 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Rhode Island?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 14 – Nov. 2. Details on Rhode Island's official election site. (Checked against Rhode Island’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Rhode Island?
Any voter can vote by mail. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on Rhode Island's official election site. (Checked against Rhode Island’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)