What's on the ballot in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's next election is November 3, 2026 (Rhode Island 2026 general election). 117 races across 5 offices are on the ballot in Rhode Island.

Recent Rhode Island coverage

News · RI

Sanchez says he has votes to lead Providence council

Housing

Sanchez says he has enough support to become the next Providence City Council president, but the claim is not an official outcome.

The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskOct 6, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Bridget Valverde

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Bridget Valverde is running unopposed in Rhode Island Senate District 35 in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskOct 5, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Alana DiMario

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Alana DiMario is running in Rhode Island Senate District 36 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskOct 3, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Dan McKee for Rhode Island governor

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Dan McKee is running for governor in Rhode Island’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

News · RI

Smiley’s conduct draws notice after loss to Morales

Elections and voting

The Boston Globe has drawn attention to Mayor Brett Smiley’s behavior following a loss to David Morales.

The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskOct 2, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

John Burke in Rhode Island Senate District 9

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent John Burke is running unopposed in the District 9 State Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskOct 1, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Ana Quezada

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Ana Quezada is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Rhode Island Senate District 2.

The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

Explainer · RI

Voter guide: Rhode Island’s 2026 general election

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for tracking election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Rhode Island.

The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskSep 29, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Ryan Pearson in Rhode Island Senate District 19

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Ryan Pearson is running in Rhode Island Senate District 19 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 28, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Lori Urso for Rhode Island Senate

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Lori Urso is running in Rhode Island Senate District 8 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

News · RI

What Rhode Island voters will decide in 2026

Elections and voting

The Nov. 3 ballot includes statewide offices, a U.S. Senate seat and both of Rhode Island’s U.S. House seats.

The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskSep 26, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Frank Ciccone in Senate District 7

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Frank Ciccone is running in Rhode Island Senate District 7 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 25, 2026