It doesn't look like you're eligible to vote in the upcoming election. That doesn't mean that you can't play a role though. If you support a candidate, you can volunteer or talk with other people who are eligible to vote.
Click here for the embed code to add this app to any webpage. This app was developed by the Office of the House Democratic Whip and Democratic Office of the Committee on House Administration.
Click here for the embed code to add this app to any webpage. This app was developed by the Office of the House Democratic Whip and Democratic Office of the Committee on House Administration.
You have proper ID to cast a ballot in Rhode Island. Once you have registered, bring your ID and vote on November 6, 2012 (add to calendar).
Report fraud, voter intimidation or any other Election Day misconduct. Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Rhode Island Secretary of State or your local election official.
Click here for the embed code to add this app to any webpage. This app was developed by the Office of the House Democratic Whip and Democratic Office of the Committee on House Administration.
Congratulations! You are registered to vote and have the proper ID to cast a ballot in compliance with state laws.
Mark your calendar to vote on November 6, 2012 (add to calendar). Don’t forget to bring your ID to vote.
Report fraud, voter intimidation or any other Election Day misconduct. Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Rhode Island Secretary of State or your local election official.
Click here for the embed code to add this app to any webpage. This app was developed by the Office of the House Democratic Whip and Democratic Office of the Committee on House Administration.
Beginning in 2012, poll workers will ask you to show a current and valid ID when you vote at your polling place.
Acceptable Photo IDs include:
If you do not bring a Photo ID, you can use certain non-Photo IDs. The ID must include your name and address as it appears in the poll book and be dated since Nov. 2, 2010, unless the document is intended to be of a permanent nature such as a birth certificate, Social Security card or a government issued medical card, then only your name is required. The IDs include:
Do you have a proper form of identification?
Beginning in 2012, poll workers will ask you to show a current and valid ID when you vote at your polling place.
Acceptable Photo IDs include:
If you do not bring a Photo ID, you can use certain non-Photo IDs. The ID must include your name and address as it appears in the poll book and be dated since Nov. 2, 2010, unless the document is intended to be of a permanent nature such as a birth certificate, Social Security card or a government issued medical card, then only your name is required. The IDs include:
Do you have a proper form of identification?
You must be registered to vote 30 days prior to the election you wish to vote in.
If you miss the registration deadline, you may register at your polling location on election day and vote ONLY for President/Vice President.
You can register to vote in Rhode Island by completing a Voter Registration Form which may be obtained at your local Board of Canvassers or the RI Board of Elections. You can also download the form from here.
Many agencies which serve the public, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Human Services, Department of Mental Health etc. also offer registration services to their clients as mandated by the National Voter Registration Act.
Do you have a Rhode Island Driver’s License?
A person who is eligible to register to vote must be
*If you are a convicted felon and not in prison and you are a US citizen at least 18 years of age on election day, you may restore your right to vote by notifying your local board of canvassers in writing that you have completed your prison sentence or by submitting a new voter registration form.
Do you meet all of these qualifications?
Find out if you are registered to vote by looking on the Rhode Island Information Center. You must provide:
Are you registered to vote?
Click the links below to select your answer.