H7788

Establishes the Ranked Choice Voting for Rhode Island Presidential Primaries and provides for new sections on ranked choice voting tabulation and results reporting.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Establishes ranked choice voting for Rhode Island Presidential primaries and new rules for tabulation and results reporting.

This bill establishes the use of ranked choice voting for Rhode Island Presidential primaries. It includes provisions for tabulation and results reporting, including the release of round-by-round results and ballot-level ranking data. The bill also mandates risk-limiting audits to ensure the accuracy of election results. It specifies how candidates are to be listed on the ballot, the process for candidates to withdraw, and the conditions under which a recount may be conducted. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections