The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Rhode Island Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Rhode Island voters will decide 5 statewide measures in 2026. The full list is below, all on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language, with no editorializing.

Economic and Infrastructure Development Bond Measure

Bond issue (legislative referral)

A yes vote

Supports issuing $100 million in bonds to fund infrastructure and economic development projects.

A no vote

Opposes the bond issue, leaving these projects without this bond funding.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Read the certified ballot question

Issue $100 million in bonds to fund infrastructure and economic development projects

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Environment and Watershed Protection and Development Bond Measure

Bond issue (legislative referral)

A yes vote

Supports issuing $55 million in bonds to fund environmental preservation and water infrastructure projects.

A no vote

Opposes the bond issue, leaving these projects without this bond funding.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Read the certified ballot question

Issue $55 million in bonds to fund environmental preservation and water infrastructure projects

Full details → · Official full text & details →

Higher Education Facilities Bond Measure

Bond issue (legislative referral)

A yes vote

Supports issuing $275 million in bonds to fund construction and improvement of higher education facilities.

A no vote

Opposes the bond issue, leaving these projects without this bond funding.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Read the certified ballot question

Issue $275 million in bonds to fund the construction and improvement of higher education facilities

Full details → · Official full text & details →

Housing and Development Bond Measure

Bond issue (legislative referral)

A yes vote

Supports issuing $120 million in bonds to fund construction and development of affordable housing projects.

A no vote

Opposes the bond issue, leaving these projects without this bond funding.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Read the certified ballot question

Issue $120 million in bonds to fund the construction and development of affordable housing projects

Full details → · Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state. See your full ballot with your ZIP code

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About these measures

These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

Titles and summaries follow each state's certified measure list from its election office or legislature, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification; always confirm with your state election office.