S.2590

Spells out rules and regulations for the presidential preference primary elections, and would also establish rules for ranked choice voting tabulation and results reporting by the secretary of state.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2590 outlines rules for presidential preference primary elections and ranked choice voting.

Rhode Island S2590 details regulations for presidential preference primary elections, including ballot design, candidate qualifications, and ranked choice voting procedures. It mandates that each voter can rank up to five presidential candidates in order of preference, including an "uncommitted" option. The bill also establishes rules for tabulating votes, including the elimination of candidates with the fewest votes in each round until a candidate secures a majority. Additionally, it sets guidelines for recounts and risk-limiting audits to ensure election integrity.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

DDDDDDDDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary