Rhode Island has semi-open primaries. If you are affiliated with a specific political party, you may only vote in that party’s primary. Unaffiliated (also known as independent) voters can vote in any party primary but, by casting a vote in a party primary, you automatically become affiliated with that party. To return to an unaffiliated status, you may request a “disaffiliation form” from poll workers and fill it out before leaving the polling place. You will officially return to your unaffiliated status in 90 days. You have the option of affiliating with any recognized political party when you register to vote or update your voter registration information. You can do this at any time, but it must be done at least 30 days before voting in a primary (by 3/24/24). If you do not choose a party affiliation, you will be an unaffiliated voter. Unaffiliated voters can vote in any party primary.