Beginning this year, poll workers will ask you to show a current and valid ID when you vote at your polling place.

Protecting your vote:

• RI Secretary of State will provide a free Voter ID to voters who don't already have a current and valid Photo ID
• No eligible voter will be turned away at the polls. Voters who do not bring an acceptable ID to their polling place can vote using a standard Provisional Ballot. The ballot will be counted if the signature they give at their polling place matches the signature on their voter registration
• Voter ID will be phased in over two election cycles. In 2012 and 2013, voters can also use a variety of non-photo IDs including a Social Security or Medicare card.
• Beginning in 2014, only Photo IDs will be accepted at the polls
• Mail ballots do not require ID

Statewide Primary & General Election

• June 25, 26 and 27 – File Declaration of Candidacy
• June 28 – District/City/Town/Ward Committee Endorsements
• Aug. 12 – Deadline to register to vote in Primary
• Aug. 21 – Deadline to request a mail ballot for Primary
• Sept. 11 – Statewide Primary
• Oct. 7 – Deadline to register to vote in General Election
• Oct. 16 – Deadline to request a mail ballot for General Election
• Nov. 6 – General Election