The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. Through education, advocacy, and civic engagement, LWVRI works to ensure that every Rhode Islander can participate fully in the democratic process.
LWVRI is committed to building and sustaining a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging are not just principles, but lived practices. We honor and value the richness of our community and our members, and we work to ensure that all people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to participate fully. Aligned with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy adopted by the LWVUS Board on January 21, 2024.
LWVUS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
Over 100 years empowering voters!
Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2026.
Barrington Public Library Auditorium
The public is invited to send questions to nekkennedy [at] yahoo.com
East Providence City Hall
The public may submit questions for the candidates to lwvrhodeisland [at] gmail.org before noon on Oct. 1.
Drop by at 5:30 to meet the candidates and submit your questions.
Throughout much of the country, citizens are questioning the safety and the honesty of elections. In Rhode Island, we rely on the Board of Elections to oversee elections.
Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2026.
Voter Registration Deadline: October 4
Sep 24 2026 - LWV East Bay MALs, East Bay Media Group
This summer the League of Women Voters of Providence partnered with the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD) to do three public mayoral debates. Candidates David Morales, Brett Smiley, and Dave Talan answered questions about neighborho
Why does a monument matter? To start, it addresses an enormous gap in women's representation in our national story.
Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2026.
Civic Engagement Groups Are Now Able to Resume Voter Registration at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies
Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2026.
The most recent Supreme Court term came to a close with monumental decisions in several cases.
Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2026.
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement on Congressional passage of funding for immigration enforcement agencies:
Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2024.
Any news source with credibility, integrity, and accuracy relies on facts. In a time where not all news is based in truth, it’s crucial to grasp the basics of fact-checking when consuming media.
Submitted by Rhode Island in December 2025.
Submitted by Rhode Island in December 2022.
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