Will Rhode Island vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?
Probably Democratic. Rhode Island is reliably a Democratic-leaning state, which we rate Safe Democratic for 2028. Barring a large national shift, its 4 electoral votes are expected to go to the Democratic nominee again - though the 2028 candidates have not yet been set.
Is Rhode Island a swing state in 2028? No - Rhode Island is not a 2028 swing state. It is rated Safe Democratic and is not a top battleground.
Rhode Island at a glance
- Electoral votes4
- 2028 ratingSafe Democratic
- RegionNortheast
- CapitalProvidence
- 2024 resultHarris (D)
- 2020 resultBiden (D)
- 2016 resultClinton (D)
How Rhode Island fits the 2028 map
Rhode Island has voted Democratic in each of the last three presidential elections, and we rate it Safe Democratic for 2028.
Rhode Island's 4 electoral votes are an important part of its party's base in the race to 270.
See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.
Voting in Rhode Island in 2028
Whatever Rhode Island does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by Rhode Island, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.
- Registration deadline30 days before Election Day
- Register onlineYes
- Same-day registrationNo
- Automatic registrationYes, at the DMV
- ID at the pollsPhoto ID requested
Register to vote in Rhode Island (official vote.gov) - full Rhode Island registration guide
Rhode Island 2028: frequently asked questions
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