05/12/2026
May is Military Appreciation Month. At the Rhode Island Board of Elections, we are committed to ensuring that every Rhode Islander serving in the military outside of our state—along with their spouses and dependents—has the opportunity to cast a ballot. Under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), specialized mail ballot procedures are in place to help our servicemembers receive, cast, and return their ballots securely and on time. Learn more here: https://elections.ri.gov/voter-resources/mail-ballot