Rhode Island does not require independent presidential candidates, or the presidential nominees of unqualified parties, to file petitions until September 9. However, groups that expect to petition for president must file a declaration of candidacy for at least one candidate for presidential elector by June 29, at 4 p.m. The filing is done with the Secretary of State, not the State Board of Elections.

So far, five groups have filed: Libertarian, Green, Constitution, American Delta Party, and Independent Voters United. The American Delta Party supports Rocky De La Fuente for President. Independent Voters United supports Lynn Kahn for President.