Elections in Rhode Island local government
What Rhode Island city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
74 Rhode Island meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Rhode Island with the most elections activity
- Lincoln, RI (10)
- Foster, RI (10)
- West Warwick, RI (10)
- Exeter, RI (8)
- Westerly, RI (6)
- Richmond, RI (5)
- South Kingstown, RI (5)
- Barrington, RI (5)
- New Shoreham, RI (5)
- Central Falls, RI (3)
- Tiverton, RI (2)
- Coventry, RI (2)
Latest matching meetings
Board of Canvassers to select 2026 election polling locations
The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and potentially act on the selection of polling locations for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.
Town Council to vote on charter amendments for November ballot
The Tiverton Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the town charter, including changes to land sales, council terms, and the elimination of the elected budget committee. The council will also consider a ballot question regarding the sale of a specific parcel of…
Public hearing on Sand Trace Phase I‑III major land development at 8 Mann School Road
The Smithfield Planning Board will approve minutes from May 21 and June 30, 2026 meetings, and hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. It will consider Sunn Builders' request to extend the master plan for a development at 270 Putnam Pike. The board will conduct a public hearing on Sand Trace LLC's major…
Town Council to hold public hearing on four Town Charter amendments
The Foster Town Council will consider a consent agenda approving FY26 warrant $35,677.65 and FY27 warrant $245,104.42. A public hearing will address four proposed Town Charter amendments covering financial town meetings, capital reserve funding, land use conveyance tax allocation, and the election of the Town Clerk…
Board of Canvassers to manage upcoming election logistics
The Board will meet to organize upcoming elections through the appointment of poll workers and selection of polling places. The meeting also includes tasks related to candidate eligibility, certifying nomination papers, and planning for early, primary, and general elections.
Board of Canvassers to manage upcoming election logistics
The Board of Canvassers will meet to organize several aspects of the early, primary, and general elections. This includes appointing poll workers, selecting polling locations, and certifying various election materials.
Board of Canvassers meets to process nominations and election items
The Board will review nomination papers and consider objections or withdrawals for local offices. The meeting also includes the certification of a Chariho School District local question for the general election ballot.
Canvassing Authority to certify charter change question for November ballot
The Canvassing Authority will certify candidate nomination papers for the September 9, 2026 Primary Election, confirm there is no local primary, and certify a Town Charter change question to be placed on the General Election ballot. The board will also approve a preliminary list of poll workers for the primary and…
Board of Canvassers to select 2026 election polling locations
The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and/or take action on selecting the polling locations for the upcoming 2026 Primary and General Elections.
Town Council to vote on charter amendments and warrants
The Foster Town Council will consider approving warrants totaling over $1 million and four proposed charter amendments regarding financial procedures, the Town Clerk's appointment, and the Land Use Conveyance Tax.
Board to consider two candidacy declarations for District 39 committee
The Board will discuss and consider declarations of candidacy from B. Joe Reddish III and Paul H. Michaud for Representative District Committee – District 39. They will also approve meeting minutes from June 4, 2026.
Canvassing Authority to approve 2026 election polling locations
The Canvassing Authority is meeting to approve polling locations for the upcoming 2026 elections. The body will review locations for both the September primary and the November general election.
Board considers two candidacy declarations for District 39 committee
The Board of Canvassers will discuss and consider the declarations of candidacy of B. Joe Reddish III and Paul H. Michaud for Representative District Committee, District 39. The board may also approve meeting minutes from June 4, 2026.
Council to vote on charter amendments for 2026 ballot, including fire department consolidation
The Coventry Town Council will discuss and vote on four proposed charter amendments for the November 2026 ballot, including establishing a town-run fire and EMS department, staggered council terms, partisan elections, and reducing land trust funding. The council will also consider resolutions for purchases and…
Canvassing Authority to review election calendar
The Canvassing Authority is meeting to review the election calendar and meeting dates. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from November 25, 2024.
Board of Canvassers to discuss duties and the 2026 elections calendar
The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss its official duties. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the 2026 Elections Calendar.
Board to certify budget and Chariho referendum results, approve polling locations
The Board of Canvassers will certify the results of the Richmond Budget Referendum and the Chariho District Financial Referendum. They will also consider appointing a new chair and approve polling locations for the 2026 primary and general elections. Additionally, they will welcome new members and approve previous…
Budget update and election of officers scheduled
The Conservation Commission will discuss the budget update and may take action. They will also elect officers for the coming year. The meeting includes a debrief of the Earth Day 2026 event and planning for the 2027 Earth Day Conservation Fair and Cleanup.
Town Council will discuss the Financial Town Referendum mailer and funding sources
The Barrington Town Council will meet on May 8, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to consider two items. First, council members will discuss and act on information for the Financial Town Referendum (FTR) mailer and its funding sources. Second, they will consider a resolution honoring Barrington’s enslaved patriots and fallen soldiers…
Planning for May 5 Financial Town Meeting and election staffing
The Foster Board of Canvassers will discuss and act on plans for the May 5, 2026 Financial Town Meeting. They will choose poll workers for that meeting and plan future elections. The board will also approve minutes from March and conduct the final canvas.
Budget hearing presentation and discussion of upcoming town referendum
The Barrington Committee on Appropriations will hold a budget hearing. The agenda includes a presentation of the town budget and a discussion of the upcoming financial town referendum process. Public comment will follow before the meeting adjourns.
Commission to discuss Earth Day expenses and elect officers
The Foster Conservation Commission will review a budget update, consider expenses and planning for the Earth Day/Conservation Fair 2026, and elect officers. Public comments and liaison reports are also on the agenda.
Appeal of zoning violation for Hog House Hill Farm at 415 Hog House Hill Rd
The Exeter Zoning Board of Review will consider two new business items: a request to extend a previously granted dimensional variance for a garage and entry addition at 66 Sheffield Hill Road, and an appeal of a notice of violation issued to Hog House Hill Farm at 415 Hog House Hill Road. The board will also conduct…
Barrington holds first public hearing on 2026 budget
The Committee on Appropriations will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget at the Town Council Chambers on April 8, 2026. The meeting includes a presentation and a period for public comment. A second budget hearing is scheduled for April 15, 2026.
Town Council approves charter amendment package and directs solicitor to draft changes
The Tiverton Town Council met to consider a series of charter amendment proposals presented by the Charter Review Commission and individual council members. After discussion, the council reached consensus on several amendments—including four‑year council terms, appointing the town treasurer, and updating planning and…
Town Council approves $16M school bond for future vote
The Exeter Town Council approved a $16,000,000 bond request for the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District to be placed on a future ballot. The bond funds a new five-year capital plan for school infrastructure, including two eight-million-dollar bonds.
Conservation Commission agenda includes budget update and upcoming fair
The Foster Conservation Commission will discuss a budget update, plans for a Conservation Fair/Earth Day 2026, and the election of officers. Reports from the Land Trust Liaison and Social Media Liaison will also be presented. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes…
Board will plan upcoming regional school and town meetings
The Foster Board of Canvassers will elect officers and approve minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. It will discuss scheduling a regional school meeting for March 17, 2026, and a Foster town meeting for May 5, 2026. The board will also consider plans for future elections.
Barrington Council to discuss road paving, speed cameras, and affordable housing
The Barrington Town Council will meet to discuss and act on road paving and sidewalk projects, speed cameras, and affordable housing. The meeting includes executive sessions on collective bargaining and school safety, followed by consent agenda items and interviews for board vacancies.
Council to consider business registration ordinance and other proposals
The Westerly Town Council will discuss a draft marketing plan update and routine consent calendar items, including a resolution to delete $813.95 from the tax rolls. Councilors will hear public hearings on a proposed business registration ordinance and an amendment to the Police Department qualifications. New business…
Board will vote on adopting the 2026 Comprehensive Plan
The Lincoln Planning Board will discuss a final bond release for Old River Road Development, LLC. It will hold a public hearing and vote on a major land development and parking expansion at 642‑648 George Washington Highway. An informational discussion will cover the Kirkbrae Country Club solar project at 208 Old…
Town Council to consider a business registration ordinance
The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for Feb. 23, 2026 was postponed to March 2, 2026. The agenda includes a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would require all businesses in Westerly to register. Additional items include a public hearing on a police department amendment, resolutions supporting state…
Board will decide if 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Program aligns with Comprehensive Plan
The New Shoreham Planning Board will review the proposed 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Program and determine whether it is consistent with the town’s Comprehensive Plan. It will also consider several zoning ordinance amendments, including changes related to cannabis use, Section 113 non‑conformance, and the zoning…
HDC to vote on extension for Kay St two-story addition and new applications
The Historic District Commission will consider extending a Certificate of Appropriateness for a two-story addition at 61-63 Kay St and conduct an architectural review for 105 Broadway. Six new applications for exterior alterations at historic and non-contributing properties are up for discussion, along with commission…
Commission will consider a new single‑family home on Beach Avenue
The New Shoreham Historic District Commission will review two applications: one by Todd McGarry to replace a window with a door at Fire #53 Water Street, and another by Jonmathew H. and Abby Swienton to construct a single‑family dwelling on Beach Avenue (Plat 5, Lots 31 & 32). The public will be allowed limited…
Commission will elect officers for the upcoming term
The Conservation Commission will approve the November 2025 meeting minutes, receive reports from the land‑trust and social‑media liaisons, and discuss the town’s conservation budget and the 2026 Conservation Fair/Earth Day. It will also hold an election to choose its officers for the next term. No final actions are…
Water Commission to discuss Lead Service Loan Program and elect officers
The Lincoln Water Commission will hold a regular meeting covering routine financial reports and a consent agenda. They will elect officers for 2026 and set the monthly meeting schedule. Unfinished business includes a Source Water Assessment, and new business includes a Lead Service Loan Program. An executive session…
Board will discuss FY 2026/2027 budget and poll worker rates
The Board of Canvassers will approve the minutes from its June 12 and July 24, 2025 meetings. It will set poll worker compensation rates for fiscal year 2026‑2027. The board will also discuss the FY 2026‑2027 budget and the 2026 meeting calendar.
Land Trust will consider approving the 2026 calendar and related items
The Coventry Land Trust board will meet to review and act on several agenda items. The board will consider approving the draft 2026 calendar, discuss a draft letter to the Finance Department, and review procedures for appraisals and property selection. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of…
HDC to discuss Matunuck Beach survey, Rte. 138 work, Main Street program
The Historic District Commission will elect board officers and consider old business including next steps for the Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey, RIDOT's Rte. 138 improvements, and potential protections for stone walls. New business features a presentation on GrowSmart Main Street RI program. Staff updates…