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RI H7090

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph McNamara

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes Rhode Island's presidential primary date from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March, beginning in 2028
  • Applies to primary elections for selecting delegates to national party conventions and for presidential preference
  • Establishes the new March date as recurring every fourth year after 2028
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Introduced by Representatives McNamara, Corvese, Shekarchi, and Diaz on January 14, 2026

Legislative Description

Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.

Elections

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/14/2026

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