Episode 825: Rhode Island Enacts a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Application List, Joining 9 Other States Offering No-Excuse Vote by Mail List Options

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 17, 2025
Rhode Island Enacts a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Application List, Joining 9 Other States Offering No Excuse Vote-by-Mail List Options

Rhode Island has given access to a permanent vote-by-mail list to all voters, in a bill signed by Governor Dan McKee. The state joins nine other states and DC allowing voters to join a permanent vote by mail list.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Rhode Island Legislature - HB 5709 Text
Rhode Island Secretary of State's Office - Vote from Home (No details of new list sign-up yet)
Rhode Island Secretary of State's Office - Online Vote by Mail Application
National Conference of State Legislatures - States With Permanent Absentee Voting Lists
Voting Rights Lab - Rhode Island expands access to permanent mail ballot application list to all voters, establishes election worker protections.
MIT Election Data & Science Lab - Voting by mail and absentee voting
Groups Taking Action:

Common Cause RI, League of Women Voters RI, Economic Progress Institute
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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