HB 7090·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
Signed into LawFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Joseph McNamara (D)
Latest Action
Signed by Governor
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
The bill amends state law to change the regular primary for selecting national convention delegates and presidential preference voters from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March starting in 2028. It also sets April 2, 2024 as the one‑time date for the 2024 primary. The change impacts all Rhode Island voters and political parties that hold primaries.
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