RI 2020 General Election: Mail Ballot Request Deadline Is Oct. 13

PROVIDENCE, RI — There are only a few days left to request a mail ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Mail ballot requests must be received by election officials no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, not just postmarked by that date.

"Monday is a holiday, so if you want to vote from home but haven’t submitted your mail ballot application yet, please drop off your application instead of mailing it," Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea said. "And remember that voting from home is just one of your safe and secure voting options. You can also choose to vote early in-person or vote at the polls on Election Day. Learn more about your voting options by going to vote.ri.gov or calling 2-1-1."

Mail ballot applications can be dropped off at the voter's local board of canvassers during business hours, or dropped into a secure drop box. Voters are encouraged to call in advance and make an appointment for in-person delivery. Secure drop boxes have been set up across the state, including at the Secretary of State's office at 148 West River Street in Providence.

Find a full list of drop boxes here.

Drop boxes are secure and monitored at all times. Voters can drop their applications in any drop box.

Mail ballot applications can be downloaded online, or obtained through the local board of canvassers. Voters can track the status of their mail ballot online, at their voter information center.

Read more: Voting By Mail In RI: What To Know For Nov. 3