Rhode Island Voter Action Center
Vote Skoly — Early Voting Is Open
Rhode Island Republican Primary
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Early voting is underway across Rhode Island and runs through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8.
Primary Day is Wednesday, September 9. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Early voting locations and hours vary by city and town. Use Rhode Island's official voter information system to confirm where and when you can vote.
If sudden illness, injury, or an unexpected absence prevents you from voting in person, Rhode Island's emergency mail ballot period also runs through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8. Contact your local board of canvassers for details.
These buttons take you to official Rhode Island Department of State resources.
Who Can Vote in the Republican Primary?
Registered Republicans
Registered Republican voters may vote in the Republican primary.
Unaffiliated Voters
Unaffiliated Rhode Island voters may choose a Republican primary ballot.
Voters Registered With Another Political Party
The deadline to change party affiliation for this primary has passed.
Important 2026 Republican Primary Dates
- Early Voting — Open Now
Through 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 8. Locations and hours vary by city and town.
- Primary Day
Wednesday, September 9. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Mail Ballot Return Deadline
Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 9. A postmark is not enough. The ballot must be in the hands of election officials by 8 p.m.
If you already have a mail ballot, return it now and track its status through Rhode Island's official ballot tracking system.
Get Voting Reminders
Reminders on early voting, returning your mail ballot if you already have one, and Primary Day on September 9.
Need Help?
Campaign volunteers can help you locate official voting information, but they cannot complete, sign or submit your application for you.
Already Have a Mail Ballot?
If you already received your Rhode Island mail ballot:
- Review your ballot and the enclosed instructions carefully.
- Vote for Stephen T. Skoly for U.S. Congress, Rhode Island's Second Congressional District.
- Complete and sign all required information on the ballot certifying envelope. An unsigned envelope can invalidate your ballot.
- Return your ballot right away by one of these methods:
• Deposit it in an official 24-hour mail ballot drop box in your city or town.
• Hand deliver it to the Rhode Island State Board of Elections, 2000 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI 02921.
• Mail it, allowing several days for delivery.
Election officials must receive it by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9. A postmark by that date is not sufficient.
Paid for by Friends of Stephen T. Skoly
This website is provided by the Skoly campaign and is not an official Rhode Island government website. Official applications and voting information are provided through links to Rhode Island election authorities.