RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore

October 4 is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter information! Verify that your info is correct so you can vote alongside your community in the General Election on November 3 at vote.ri.gov.

We'll see you tomorrow at Spooky State House! Remember to bring a nonperishable food donation for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to be entered into a raffle. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m.!

Participation in the first ten days of early voting this year is 88% higher than the number of early voters during the same period in the 2022 midterm election. Read the full release: www.ri.gov/press/view/5...

The 2026 RI250 commemorative ornament is on sale now! And this year, you can get the full commemorative mini ornament collection! Get yours now before they're gone at rishgiftshop.com/ornaments/

The State House after dark... we promise it’s not scary! Join us at Spooky State House this Thursday from 5:30 - 7 p.m. It’s free, and kids of all ages are welcome! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/19XMHU416z/

It's once again time to vote and early voting makes it simple. Find your early voting location online at vote.ri.gov.

Trade names in Rhode Island are now required to renew annually with the RI Department of State Business Services Division - even if you filed the trade name with a municipality. Filing an annual renewal is free and can be completed online at ridos.my.site.com.

Thank you to @stephmachado.bsky.social, Bianca Beltrán, and Brian Crandall for participating in our media panel for the RI Civic Leadership Program. Students from across Rhode Island had the chance to ask reporters about the relationship between press and government.

@risecstate.bsky.social quizzed me about elections in Rhode Island – see if you can get more right than I did!

Kids of all ages are welcome at Spooky State House 2026! Join us on October 29 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. for trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, and more. Learn more on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/share/1KpuUd....

In Rhode Island, you have three ways to cast your ballot - and you can do so safely and securely. Secretary Amore spoke today alongside elections and public safety officials about the strength of our elections process. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/aF-5i9L...

Time is running out to apply for a mail ballot! All eligible voters can vote by mail – but you must apply before the deadline on October 13. Apply in just minutes at vote.ri.gov.

Secretary Amore was in Providence yesterday for the annual Columbus Day Parade. It's always an exciting experience celebrating the culture on Federal Hill - from the community, to the music, and of course, the food!

In observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, our offices and call centers will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:30 a.m.

"Men who did not share equally in liberty were nevertheless willing to fight and die for it." Listen to remarks from Secretary Amore and others at the recent memorial dedication for RI First Regiment soldiers at Wilmington-Brandywine Cemetery. Watch here: youtu.be/mOpClyaFJfo?...

Considering starting a business? We're partnering with the RI Small Business Development Center on Startup Foundations - an in-person workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us at 9:30 a.m. October 15 at the Central RI Chamber of Commerce. Register for free: www.risbdc.org/workshop.asp...

Safe travels to the Veterans and Guardians on today’s RI Fire Chiefs Honor Flight! Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Registering to vote will be much easier than the corn maze... but you must register before Sunday, October 4! Even if you are already registered, check that your name and address are still correct at vote.ri.gov.

Join the Rhode Island State Archives for History in the Recipe. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste a bit of Rhode Island history and judge these historic recipes. Sign up to help us determine which recipe most deserves its place in the archives: www.eventbrite.com/e/history-in...

Join us for a special viewing of Rhode Island's original copy of the Bill of Rights (1789). Experience this historic document up close during this special American Archives Month limited viewing. See the document on October 1 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the RI State Archives.

All that nor'easter rain had us thinking... at least it's not snow! The Rhode Island State Archives is preserving your images from the Blizzard of 2026 so that generations of Rhode Islanders can look back at that record breaking storm. #ArchivesMonth #AmericanArchivesMonth

Join us for a special viewing of Rhode Island's original copy of the Bill of Rights (1789). Experience this historic document up close during this special American Archives Month limited viewing. See the document on October 1 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the RI State Archives.

A new memorial has been dedicated to the Rhode Island First Regiment and British soldiers buried in a mass grave in Wilmington, Delaware. Secretary Amore was honored to represent Rhode Island at the event.

Rhode Island Day at The Big E means a freshly planted Liberty Tree, the giant stuffie, and lobster ice cream... if that's your thing. Had a blast celebrating all things Rhode Island!

Always an honor to visit with veterans and organizations who ensure that those who served have access to wrap-around services. The impact of Operation Stand Down's annual Veteran Assistance Event cannot be overstated. Thank you for all you do!

SCAM ALERT: The RI Department of State has been alerted to a text asking to confirm voter registration records. This text is not affiliated with and was not authorized by our office. The Office of the Attorney General has resources for identifying scams: riag.ri.gov/scams.

Happy Constitution Day, Rhode Island! Our State Archives preserves this original copy of the Bill of Rights sent by George Washington in 1789. Take a closer look at this rare document in our Digital Archives at sosri.access.preservica.com/archive/sdb%...

Scam alert: We've received reports of scammers spoofing an RI Department of State phone number. Not sure if a call is legitimate? Hang up and call us back directly. We'd be happy to help! The Office of the Attorney General has great resources to help you identify scams: riag.ri.gov/scams

It's National Voter Registration Day! Thousands of eligible Rhode Islanders are not registered to vote. Be a part of the solution and get your community #VoteReady. Get started at vote.ri.gov. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay