5% of Rhode Island voters have already cast their vote

Rhode Island residents are turning out in significant numbers for early voting in the 2024 General Election, with more than 39,682 ballots already cast.

As of 4:45 pm on Monday, October 21, the Rhode Island Voter Turnout Tracker reports that 39,682 Rhode Island residents have already voted by mail ballot or early in person, representing a 5% voter turnout thus far.

The turnout of 1,027 in Newport over the first four days of early voting suggests that we could see a solid voter turnout for the General Election, as Newport has 13,714 active-status registered voters.

Early voting tallies across Newport County suggest that every community is experiencing similar levels of early voting participation.

Voting In Rhode Island

Early in-person voting continues until 4 pm on November 4, allowing Newport County residents to cast their ballots before Election Day on November 5.

Eligible voters can find their early voting location online at vote.ri.gov or by contacting their local board of canvassers.

The deadline to request a mail ballot was 4 p.m. on October 15. However, voters who cannot vote in-person can still request an emergency mail ballot from their local board of canvassers.

All mail ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 pm on Election Day, November 5, to be counted.

For those planning to vote on Election Day, polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm across Newport County and the rest of Rhode Island.

For more information about voting in Rhode Island, visit vote.ri.gov or contact your local board of canvassers.