In Rhode Island, you will need to present a photo ID if you are voting in person. Gender identity should never prevent any voter from casting a ballot. But trans and non-binary voters who present an ID that doesn’t reflect their gender, appearance, or name may encounter difficulties at the polls.

Here is what you can expect when voting in person and what you should know about presenting a photo ID whether you have or have not updated your ID documents.

Voting While Trans in rhode island

What to Expect at the Polls

In partnership with the City of Providence Board of Canvassers, this video demonstrates step by step what voters can expect when casting a ballot in person.


What to Know About Photo IDs for Trans Voters

In partnership with the Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea, this video outlines three common scenarios trans and non-binary voters navigate regarding photo IDs.