Rhode Island
We see several issue areas in which Rhode Island has the opportunity to implement voter-centric reforms. The State suspended witness and notary requirements and mailed absentee ballot applications to all voters in the last year and can continue to strengthen its election system by allowing voters to request an absentee ballot online, implementing ballot tracking, and making its signature verification process permanent. By passing legislation to increase ballot return options, implement same day voter registration, and establish a permanent absentee voter list, Rhode Island can build upon the outstanding work done in 2020. As always, we stress that policy is important, but it is just as important that it is implemented well.