List of Rhode Island local ballot measures
This page provides an overview of local ballot measure elections in Rhode Island.
In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. In Rhode Island, this includes Providence. Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
Click here to access a list of statewide ballot measures in Rhode Island.
Lists of local ballot measures
By year
Select a year below to view a list of local ballot measures in Rhode Island that were covered by Ballotpedia that year.
By county
Select a county below to see a list of local ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia in that county.
Laws governing local ballot measures
Laws governing local ballot measures in Rhode Island
- The initiative process is available in 11 of Rhode Island's 39 charter municipalities.
- There are no school bond and tax elections in Rhode Island. Rhode Island is one of nine states that, along with the District of Columbia, do not hold school bond or tax elections.
See also
