Rhode Island voters who haven’t yet mailed their ballots are being asked to drop them in a secure box before the November 3 deadline.
Key points
- Secure drop boxes are available in every Rhode Island municipality.
- Mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 to count.
- Ballots can also be dropped off at polling places on Election Day.
The Rhode Island Board of Elections is urging voters who plan to cast a mail ballot to use one of the state’s secure drop boxes rather than relying on the postal service.
Drop boxes have been installed in every city and town across the state – a total of 39 locations – and are intended to provide a safe, monitored option for returning completed ballots.
Statewide network of secure drop boxes
Voters can locate the nearest drop box through the Board’s online map at https://elections.ri.gov/elections/dropboxes/index.php, which lists each site’s address and hours of operation.
All mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be counted. The deadline applies to ballots placed in any of the secure drop boxes as well as those mailed to the Board.
Final deadline for mail‑in ballots
In addition to the drop boxes, the Board confirms that voters may also bring their completed mail ballots directly to any polling location on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Reader questions
When is the deadline for mail‑in ballots in Rhode Island?
All mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Where can I find a secure drop box?
The Board provides an online map of all 39 drop‑box locations at https://elections.ri.gov/elections/dropboxes/index.php.
Can I drop my mail ballot at a polling place on Election Day?
Yes, completed mail ballots may be delivered to any polling location on Nov. 3.
Source: newportthisweek.com
