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Rhode Island
"Hope"
The smallest state has a surprising amount of coastline and an even more surprising political culture. Everyone knows everyone in Rhode Island politics, which can be both its charm and its problem. Despite having only 2 House seats, they make them count.
Northeast
Providence
Capital
1.1M
Population
13th State
Statehood
4
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202463.5%
1.8% below national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)47.0%
2.0% below national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)16.5%
Good - Moderate gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
C
Civics Education Standards
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
Civics proficiency requirement (not standalone)
- Credits Required
- N/A
- Duration
- N/A
- Grade Levels
- middle or high school
Sources
- →Rhode Island Civic Learning Guidebook
Rhode Island Department of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20