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Rhode Island · November 3, 2026 general election · Statewide ballot measure

Question 3: what your vote means

Economic development. On every Rhode Island ballot. Official sources checked October 21, 2026.

Question 3 · General obligation bond referendum

Economic development

Official ballot title (quoted exactly)

3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - $100,000,000 To fund site development and growth industry infrastructure for economic development purposes, to be allocated as follows: a. Site Development - $55,000,000 b. Growth Industry Infrastructure - $45,000,000

Ballot question as shown in the 2026 Rhode Island Voter Information Handbook, Secretary of State.

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.

What it would change

  • Projects: site development including the Quonset Business Park and I-195 District ($55 million), and infrastructure for ocean, defense, life sciences, and cybersecurity industries ($45 million).
  • Timeline: projects anticipated to begin in mid to late 2027.
  • Repayment: the State pays back the amount borrowed, with interest, over time.
  • Fiscal impact: The Voter Information Handbook estimates a total cost of $160,483,750: $100,000,000 in principal plus $60,483,750 in interest, assuming 20-year bonds at 5% interest with level payments (including issuance costs of 0.4% of principal).

Who supports it and who opposes it

These lists come from official campaign filings (registered committees) and public endorsements, each linked to its source. They are not complete, and SaveYourState does not endorse anyone listed.

Who supports it

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Who opposes it

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Official sources

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