Newport (and thousands of other cities and towns) will head to the polls in less than three weeks to cast their votes on everything from who they want to represent them in the White House, City Hall and School Committee.

We hope this mock election reminds you to vote on November 8th and inspires you to take the time to research the candidates and questions you will be voting on. To find your polling place and to see your sample ballot, visit https://vote.sos.ri.gov/.

Results will be published next week.

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WhatsUpNewp is profiling each of the statewide referenda, in what promises to be a spirited election from the presidency to local public offices and local issues.

The November Ballot: Question 1 – Tiverton Casino

The November Ballot: Question 2 – Ethics

The November Ballot: Question 2 – Ethics, ACLU Opposes Referendum

Check back soon for more information on the upcoming ballot….

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...