Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding potential candidates of the upcoming filing period for candidate declaration forms.
Declarations of candidacy must be filed on June 24, 25, or 26. The deadline to file is June 26 at 4 p.m.
Candidates for federal offices must file with the RI Department of State Elections Division (148 W. River Street, Providence) and candidates for state and local offices file with their local board of canvassers. Forms must be printed and physically signed, and cannot be emailed or faxed.
Forms are available now online, or in-person at the RI Department of State or local boards of canvassers’ offices.
Nomination papers for declared candidates will be available to pick up on July 2. All nomination papers must be submitted to the correct local board of canvassers on or before July 12 at 4 p.m., with the exception of nomination papers for independent presidential electors, which are due on or before September 6.
The ballot placement lottery will be held on July 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the RI Department of State Elections Division.
Important dates and deadlines for candidates and voters for the upcoming statewide primary (September 10) and General Election (November 5) can be found online here or in the Election Calendar. Additional information for candidates is available in the 2024 Run for Office Guide.
To learn more about elections in Rhode Island, register to vote, or check your registration status, visit vote.ri.gov.
