RI H7232

Candidates may be nominated by and appear on the ballot for two or more political parties for the same office, with their name listed under each nominating party's column or row

Votes cast for a cross-endorsed candidate on different party lines are counted separately by party, then combined for the candidate's final total; both breakdowns are included in official election results

Candidates must file written acceptance of each party nomination within 10 days of receiving notice; failure to accept a nomination from a party other than the candidate's enrolled party voids that nomination

Political party qualification threshold reduced from 5% to 1% of statewide votes for governor or president, making it easier for smaller parties to achieve official party status

State Board of Elections must adopt implementing regulations effective January 1, 2029, train local canvassers, and conduct public education campaign beginning by November 1, 2028