Rhode Island · November 3, 2026 general election
Statewide ballot measures: what your vote means
For each measure: the official ballot title, what a YES vote and a NO vote would do, and what would change, in plain language from official sources. SaveYourState does not take positions on ballot measures.
5 statewide measures are on the ballot. Official sources checked October 21, 2026.
Question 1 · General obligation bond referendum
Higher education facilities
A YES vote means:
You support the State issuing $275,000,000 in general obligation bonds for improvements to higher education facilities.
A NO vote means:
You are against the State issuing $275,000,000 in general obligation bonds for improvements to higher education facilities, and these projects would not be funded through this borrowing.
Question 2 · General obligation bond referendum
Housing and homeownership
A YES vote means:
You support the State issuing $120,000,000 in general obligation bonds to increase housing and homeownership.
A NO vote means:
You are against the State issuing $120,000,000 in general obligation bonds to increase housing and homeownership, and these projects would not be funded through this borrowing.
Question 3 · General obligation bond referendum
Economic development
A YES vote means:
You support the State issuing $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds for economic development purposes.
A NO vote means:
You are against the State issuing $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds for economic development purposes, and these projects would not be funded through this borrowing.
Question 4 · General obligation bond referendum
Cultural economy
A YES vote means:
You support the State issuing $50,000,000 in general obligation bonds for cultural economy efforts.
A NO vote means:
You are against the State issuing $50,000,000 in general obligation bonds for cultural economy efforts, and these projects would not be funded through this borrowing.
Question 5 · General obligation bond referendum
Green economy bonds
A YES vote means:
You support the State issuing $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds for environmental and recreational purposes.
A NO vote means:
You are against the State issuing $55,000,000 in general obligation bonds for environmental and recreational purposes, and these projects would not be funded through this borrowing.
Five state bond questions. The ballot asks: “Shall the act passed by the General Assembly at the January 2026 session, allowing the State of Rhode Island to issue bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes to pay for the projects listed below, be approved, and the State be allowed to issue these bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes as outlined in the law?” Yes/no explanations follow the handbook’s “Approve”/“Reject” statements.