The Board of Canvassers operates in accordance with Title 17 of the Rhode Island General Laws and the Home Rule Charter of the City of Providence. The Board’s mission is to protect the integrity of the electoral process and to effectively and efficiently administer the provisions of the Election Laws of the United States and the State of Rhode Island.

Emergency Voting Period

Begins Wednesday, August 19th, and ends on Tuesday, September 8th at 4 pm.

City Hall will be open for voting on Saturday, 9/5 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The Board of Canvassers is open on Wednesdays for Official Election Business only – all other city offices will be closed on this day.

Please call our office at 401.680.5525, if you need additional information.

2020 Election Calendar Application: General Mail-in Ballot Voter ID Information