Rhode IslandH70922026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE .

Sponsored By: Ramon A. Perez (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Fewer signatures, earlier delegate deadlines

The law cuts the signatures needed to run as a national-convention delegate from 150 to 50. Nomination papers must be filed with the local board where signers live by 4:00 p.m. on the 54th day before the presidential preference primary. Local boards must certify them to the secretary of state by 4:00 p.m. on the 53rd day. By 4:00 p.m. on the 50th day before the presidential primary, delegate candidates may file approval documentation from the presidential candidate or a party steering or screening committee. If approval is not given, pledged delegates still appear on the ballot under party rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Ramon A. Perez
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Arthur J. Corvese
Democratic • House
Richard R. Fascia
Republican • House
Leonela Felix
Democratic • House
Deborah A. Fellela
Democratic • House
Marie A. Hopkins
Republican • House
Raymond A. Hull
Democratic • House
Jon D. Brien
Independent • House
Mary Ann Shallcross Smith
Democratic • House
Scott A. Slater
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 71 • No: 0

House vote • 5/12/2026

ELECTIONS - PRESIDENTIAL PASSAGE