Filing deadlines · Rhode Island

Rhode Island candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines

Official 2026 report due dates for Rhode Island state candidates file with Rhode Island Board of Elections — Campaign Finance Division.

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Last updated August 27, 2026
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RI 7-Day Pre-Primary Report

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This page also covers Rhode Island candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in Rhode Island: what to file, when, and with whom.

The 2026 cycle

8 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.

These are the campaign-finance report due dates a Rhode Island state candidate files with Rhode Island Board of Elections — Campaign Finance Division for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Sep 9, 2026.

DueTypeReportCovers
Periodic
RI Q1 Quarterly Report
First-quarter report.
 Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026
Periodic
RI Q2 Quarterly Report
Second-quarter report.
 Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026
Pre-election
RI 28-Day Pre-Primary Report
28 days before the September 9 primary.
 Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026
Pre-election
RI 7-Day Pre-Primary Report
7 days before the primary.
 Aug 12, 2026 – Sep 1, 2026
Pre-election
RI 28-Day Pre-General Report
28 days before the November 3 general.
 Sep 2, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026
Pre-election
RI 7-Day Pre-General Report
7 days before the general.
 Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026
Post-election
RI 28-Day Post-General Report
28 days after the general.
 Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Periodic
RI Q4 Quarterly Report
Fourth-quarter report.
 Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.

Good to know

Path for a candidate in the September 9 primary who advances to the November 3 general. A candidate on the general ballot ONLY (no primary) skips the two pre-primary reports. A candidate who loses the primary files a 28-day post-primary report (Oct 7) instead of the general reports. Form CF-1 (Notice of Organization) is event-driven.

Filing to run for office

Rhode Island candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.

Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in Rhode Island — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from Rhode Island Secretary of State. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.

2028

Federal

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

President of the United States

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Petition deadline: Jul 14, 2028

Files with: Rhode Island Secretary of State

Signatures: 1,000 valid signatures of registered voters in Rhode Island

Statutory rule: Last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June of the even-numbered election year; filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. (works out to Jun 28, 2028)

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island Primary Election (Sep 12, 2028) closes Jun 28, 2028 at 4:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 26, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Petition deadline: Jul 14, 2028

Files with: Rhode Island Secretary of State

Signatures: 500 valid signatures of registered voters in Rhode Island

Statutory rule: Last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June of the even-numbered election year; filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Nomination papers due 60 days before primary. (works out to Jun 28, 2028)

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island Primary Election (Sep 12, 2028) closes Jun 28, 2028 at 4:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 26, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

President of the United States

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Petition deadline: Jul 14, 2028

Files with: Rhode Island Secretary of State

Signatures: 1,000 valid signatures of registered voters in Rhode Island

Statutory rule: Last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June; filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. (works out to Jun 28, 2028)

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 28, 2028 at 4:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 26, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Petition deadline: Jul 14, 2028

Files with: Rhode Island Secretary of State

Signatures: 500 valid signatures of registered voters in Rhode Island

Statutory rule: Last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June; filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. (works out to Jun 28, 2028)

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 28, 2028 at 4:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 26, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

Not applicable

President of the United States, U.S. House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island General Election ·

Candidacy method: Write In · Deadline type: Write-in filing

Files with: Not required

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

The filing deadline for President of the United States, U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island General Election (Nov 7, 2028) is not yet a confirmed date (not applicable); check with Not required. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

State Legislative

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Rhode Island State Senate

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Petition deadline: Jul 14, 2028

Files with: Local board of canvassers (city or town where candidate resides)

Signatures: 100 valid signatures of registered voters in the district

Statutory rule: Last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June; filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Nomination papers due 60 days before primary. (works out to Jun 28, 2028)

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Rhode Island State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island Primary Election (Sep 12, 2028) closes Jun 28, 2028 at 4:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 26, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Rhode Island House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Petition deadline: Jul 14, 2028

Files with: Local board of canvassers (city or town where candidate resides)

Signatures: 50 valid signatures of registered voters in the district

Statutory rule: Last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June; filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Nomination papers due 60 days before primary. (works out to Jun 28, 2028)

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Rhode Island House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island Primary Election (Sep 12, 2028) closes Jun 28, 2028 at 4:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 26, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Rhode Island State Senate

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Petition deadline: Jul 14, 2028

Files with: Local board of canvassers (city or town where candidate resides)

Signatures: 100 valid signatures of registered voters in the district

Statutory rule: Last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June; filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. (works out to Jun 28, 2028)

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Rhode Island State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 28, 2028 at 4:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 26, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Rhode Island House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Rhode Island General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Petition deadline: Jul 14, 2028

Files with: Local board of canvassers (city or town where candidate resides)

Signatures: 50 valid signatures of registered voters in the district

Statutory rule: Last consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in June; filing closes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. (works out to Jun 28, 2028)

R.I. General Laws, Title 17, Chapter 17-14: Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Rhode Island House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Rhode Island General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 28, 2028 at 4:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 26, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Rhode Island General Assembly.

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Last updated August 27, 2026

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