The Pawtucket City Council Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body responsible for setting local policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services. Pawtucket, Rhode Island's fourth-largest city, elects its nine-member City Council from six wards and three at-large seats, with all seats up for election in 2026.
The Pawtucket City Council Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body responsible for setting local policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services. Pawtucket, Rhode Island's fourth-largest city, elects its nine-member City Council from six wards and three at-large seats, with all seats up for election in 2026.
Rhode Island residents can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their local board of canvassers. Voters must provide proof of residency and either a Rhode Island driver's license/state ID or the last four digits of their Social Security number. On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID; those without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot.