Rhode Island elections and officials
Statewide information for Rhode Island. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Rhode Island closes registration 30 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at August 10, 2026.
You have 10 days left to register.
Upcoming elections
Primary Election
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Rhode Island election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Rhode Island you live.
Jack Reed
- Senator since 1997
- In Congress since 1991
- Last elected 2020
- Term ends Jan 2027
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Rhode Island's General Assembly has 38 senators and 75 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island closes registration 30 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at August 10, 2026. You have 10 days left to register.
When is the next election in Rhode Island?
The next election in Rhode Island is the Primary Election on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Who are Rhode Island's U.S. senators?
Rhode Island is represented in the U.S. Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat) and Jack Reed (Democrat).
Who is the governor of Rhode Island?
Dan McKee (Democrat) is the governor of Rhode Island.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Rhode Island election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.