Rhode Island elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in Rhode Island, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Rhode Island are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
September 8, 2026: Primary
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
| Rhode Island elections, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | — | — |
| State Supreme Court | — | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — | — |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | — | — |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | — | — |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
| All local elections by county | ||
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
In 2025, Ballotpedia did not cover any elections in additional detail in this state.
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
List of candidates
The following table displays a list of candidates in Rhode Island. The list does not include presidential candidates, and it may not include all candidates for local offices. Please click here to learn more about Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
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Independent | Candidacy Declared General |
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
| candidate | office | party | status |
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= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
Local election officials
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Footnotes
