Before Rhode Islanders go to the polls on April 26 for the Presidential Preference Primary, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea will be providing voters who do not currently have a valid photo ID several opportunities to obtain a free voter ID card from the Department of State.

Per Rhode Island state law, poll workers will ask all voters to present a current and valid photo ID when they vote at their polling place. Below are local dates and locations where registered voters may obtain a free voter ID card:

March 22: St. Martin de Porres Senior Center, 160 Cranston St., Providence (10-12 p.m.)

March 23: Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Rd., Warwick (10-12 p.m.); The Seasons, 5 Saint Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich (1-3 p.m.)

March 25: Cranston Public Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd., Cranston (10-12 p.m.)

April 5: Washington Park Community Center, 42 Jillson St., Providence (4-7 p.m.)

April 6: DaVinci Center, 470 Charles St., Providence (11-2 p.m.)

April 7: Valley Apartments, 1 Valley St., Providence (1-3 p.m.)

April 15: Ponaganset High School, 137 Anan Wade Rd., Scituate (10-12 p.m.)

These events will provide opportunities for residents in these communities to obtain a free voter ID card and receive information about the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary.

“As Secretary of State I am committed to ensuring that every Rhode Islander who is eligible to vote has every opportunity to do so,” Gorbea said. “The Presidential Preference Primary is a great opportunity for more citizens to get involved in the democratic process.”

Registered voters interested in obtaining a voter ID card must present proof of identity such as: employee ID card, credit or debit card, military ID card, student ID card, health club ID card, insurance plan ID card, public housing ID card, or a recent utility bill, bank statement, government paycheck, voter notification issued by a government agency, vehicle registration or vehicle certificate of ownership (title) issued by a government agency.

Please note, no eligible voter will be turned away at the polls. Voters who do not bring an acceptable ID to their polling place can vote using a standard Provisional Ballot. The ballot will be counted if the signature they give at their polling place matches the signature on their voter registration.

For more information on the Presidential Preference Primary including requirements, deadlines, and to how to find your polling location, visit www.sos.ri.gov/

elections.