Rhode Island voters reject two bond questions, approve $450 million in borrowing

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,589

Last Updated: 5 days, 20 hours ago

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Rhode Islanders OK’d three of five bond measures on Tuesday’s ballot, approving a combined $450 million in borrowing to fund projects in higher education, housing and environmental projects, while rejecting $150 million for economic development and historic preservation.

The bond package was the biggest ever put before Rhode Islanders at the ballot box.

According to unofficial results from the Rhode Island Board of Elections as of 10:19 p.m., the …

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