Your Government & Your Vote
You may think that politics don't affect you all that much, but government policies impact your everyday life. Depending on which elected office has oversight on issues important to you, voting is the easiest way for you to have some control over important policy decisions. From education to transportation, your vote for leaders in local, state and federal government matters.
CITY/TOWN
MAYOR
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
CITY/TOWN COUNCIL
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
RHODE ISLAND
GOVERNOR
GENERAL OFFICERS
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
STATE SENATORS
UNITED STATES
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
US REPRESENTATITIVES
US SENATORS
| Debt reduction for student loans |
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| Higher investment in K-12 schools |
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| Free community college |
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| Reduce carbon emissions |
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| Expand recycling efforts in my neighborhood |
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| Ban smoking beaches |
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| Criminal background checks for gun purchases |
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| Dangerous intersection needs a traffic signal |
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| Install better lighting in neighborhood park |
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| Legalize marijuana |
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| Ensure workers earn a living wage |
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| Housing affordability |
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| Underemployment |
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| More bike paths and pedestrian friendly walkways |
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| Better and more efficient public transportation |
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| Ensure ride sharing services are safe |
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Key Dates
- August 14 - Deadline to register to vote in the primaries
- August 23 - Last day to submit a mail ballot application for the primary
- August 23 - Last day to apply for a Braille or tactile ballot for the primaries
- August 24 - First day of Early Voting
- September 12 - Last day of Early Voting
- September 13 - Party Primaries
- October 9 - Last day to register to vote for the General Election
- October 18 - Last day to apply for a General Election mail ballot
- October 18 - Last day to apply for a Braille or Tactile ballot for the General Election
- October 19 - First day of Early Voting for the General Election
- November 7 - Last day of Early Voting for the General Election
- November 8 - General Election