Providence voters can begin voting early Wednesday, Oct. 14, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Regular mail ballot applications must reach the Board of Canvassers by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Early voting is at City Hall, Room 101, according to the city's 2026 schedule. Weekday hours are generally 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A late session runs until 7 p.m. Oct. 22; weekend sessions run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. Early voting ends at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
The schedule lists free voter parking on the hotel side of Washington Street.
The state election calendar says voters needing a mail ballot after Oct. 13 can apply during the emergency mail ballot period, Oct. 14 through 4 p.m. Nov. 2. Completed mail ballots must reach the state Board of Elections or an authorized drop box by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.