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H7786

Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would allow a non-partisan election of the secretary of state, commencing with the 2030 election.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7786 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow non-partisan elections for the secretary of state starting in 2030.

Rhode Island H7786 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to change the election process for the secretary of state. Starting with the 2030 election, the secretary of state will be elected in a non-partisan election, without any party label. This change aims to ensure that the secretary of state is not nominated or elected as an official representative of a political party. The amendment will take effect on January 1, 2030.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Mar 23

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)