RI Department of State

08/06/2026

The State House Visitor Center and Gift Shop will be closed beginning Friday, August 7 for renovations, reopening on Friday, August 14. State House tours will depart from the Rotunda during the closure.

08/06/2026

Apply for a mail ballot on vote.ri.gov before August 19. Voting by mail is a simple way to participate in the upcoming statewide primary.

08/04/2026

In what must be one of the most unique commemorations of our nation's history, Secretary Amore recently had the opportunity to cut the cake for General Nathanael Greene's 284th birthday using Greene's own sword.

General Greene, from Rhode Island, has been referred to as George Washington's right-hand man and was a key figure in the American Revolution.

08/04/2026

The five-member Inspector General Independent Advisory Commission today announced that applications are now being accepted for the newly-created position of Inspector General.
Read the full release here: https://www.ri.gov/press/view/51245

08/03/2026

The deadline to register to vote or update your voter information is August 10! Verify that your info is correct so you can vote alongside your community in the Statewide Primary on September 9 at vote.ri.gov.

¡El plazo para inscribirse para votar o actualizar tus datos de votante finaliza el 10 de agosto! Verifica que tus datos sean correctos para que puedas votar junto a tu comunidad en las primarias estatales del 9 de septiembre en vota.ri.gov.

07/31/2026

Looking back at some of the events Secretary Amore has attended recently:
➡️ Korean War Veterans Armistice Day in Providence Memorial Park
➡️ Voter Education at Crossroads RI in Providence
➡️ Civics lesson at Roger Williams University Social Justice Camp
➡️ Presentation on elections administration at East Providence Rotary Club

07/30/2026

The USCGC Eagle will be in Newport and available for tours this weekend!

📍 Louis L. Jagschitz State Pier No. 9, Newport
Public Tours
⚓ July 31 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
⚓ August 1 | 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
⚓ August 2 | 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Military & First Responder Early Access
⚓ August 1 | 9:00–10:00 a.m.
⚓ August 2 | 9:00–10:00 a.m.

⚓The is sailing into Newport!

From July 31–August 3, the iconic tall ship of the U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard will be docked in Newport, with free public tours available.

Don’t miss this opportunity to step aboard one of America’s most recognizable sailing vessels and experience a piece of maritime history.

📍 Louis L. Jagschitz State Pier No. 9, Newport

Public Tours
⚓ July 31 | 2–4 p.m.
⚓ August 1–2 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Military & First Responder Early Access
⚓ August 1 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
⚓ August 2 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

👉 Learn more and view tour information: uscga.edu/mission/eagle/eagle-schedule

Come experience this iconic vessel and celebrate America's 250th with us!

07/28/2026

Are you ready for the upcoming primary and general elections? Register to vote or double check your current voter registration at vote.ri.gov before the voter registration deadline on August 10!

07/28/2026

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore released the following statement after the passing of Dr. Isadore Ramos.

07/26/2026

Today marks 36 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here in Rhode Island, accessible voting machines are available to all voters - no questions asked. To learn how to use ExpressVote, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvQuzCOJWr0.

All registered voters in Rhode Island are entitled to equal access ...