The 2026 Election – How to Vote in Rhode Island

Welcome to AARP Rhode Island’s 2026 Election Resources page. Here you will find everything you need to know about when, where and how to vote in the Wednesday, September 9 State Primaries and the November General Election.

Important Dates

August 10 –Voter registration/disaffiliation deadline for the Primary Election

August 19 Primary Mail Ballot Deadline (4 p.m.)

August 20 -September 9 Primary Early Voting / Emergency Ballot Period

September 9 (Wednesday) Party Primaries

 October 4 Registration Deadline – General Election

October 13 General Election Mail Ballot Deadline (4 p.m.)

October 14-November 8 General Election Early Voting / Emergency Mail Ballot Period

November 3 GENERAL ELECTION

The Office of the Rhode Island Secretary of State provides all the information you need to be ready to vote in this year’s elections.

2026 Primary Election Voter Video Guide

 

We invited candidates in key races to submit videos with their one-minute answers to our questions on issues critical to Rhode Island voters 50 and older.

 

Rhode Island Governor

Question 1 Rhode Island is one of only 8 states that tax Social Security. If elected, what solutions would you implement to ensure older Rhode Islanders that depend on Social Security remain financially secure?

Dan McKee

Helena Foulkes

Question 2 If elected, what steps would you take to ensure that older Rhode Islanders have the support they need, including access to affordable housing, transportation, and social participation, so they can remain in their homes and communities as they age?

Helena Foulkes

Dan McKee

 

Rhode Island Lt. Governor

Question 1 If elected, what steps would you take to ensure that older Rhode Islanders have the support they need, including access to affordable housing, transportation, and social participation, so they can remain in their homes and communities as they age?

Cindy Coyne

Xay Khamsyvoravong

Sabina Matos

Sue AnderBois

Question 2 If elected, how would you improve the long-term care system in Rhode Island including workforce challenges, access, and quality of care?

Sabina Matos

Sue AnderBois

Xay Khamsyvoravong

Cindy Coyne

 

Attorney General

Question 1 Rhode Islanders lost more than $1.5 million to Cryptocurrency ATM scams in 2025. As Attorney General, what would you do to respond to this growing problem?

Jason Knight

Joe Solomon Jr.

Kim Ahern

Keith Hoffmann

Question 2 According to an FBI report from 2024, Rhode Islanders reported losing a total of 23.6 million dollars to scams. What would you do to combat criminals who commit these crimes?  

Kim Ahern

Keith Hoffmann

Joe Soloman Jr.

Jason Knight

 

Providence Mayor

Question 1 What steps would you take to ensure that Providence is a place where housing is available, affordable, and accessible?

David Morales

Brett Smiley

Question 2 How would you ensure Providence’s streets are walkable and safe for all residents?

Brett Smiley

David Morales