Newport County residents are turning out in significant numbers for early voting in the 2024 General Election, with more than 2,400 ballots already cast.
According to the Rhode Island Voter Turnout Tracker, 18,444 Rhode Island residents have already voted, either by mail ballot or early in person, representing a 2.3% voter turnout thus far.
On Wednesday, October 16, 11,159 voters across the state participated in early voting, while 7,285 participated on Thursday.
Newport County has seen 2,462 early voters, with 310 voting by mail ballot and 2,152 voting early in person. The number of mail ballots received by the Board of Elections does not appear to have been updated on Thursday.
The 477 voter turnout in Newport over the last two days suggests that we could see a solid voter turnout for the General Election, as Newport has 13,714 active-status registered voters.
First—and second-day voting tallies across Newport County suggest that every community is experiencing similar levels of early voting participation.
Newport County Voter Turnout – 2024 General Election
As of 4:45 pm on Oct. 17.
Municipality | Mail Ballots Received by BOE | Early Voters | Total Turnout |
- Jamestown | 50 | 295 | 345
- Little Compton | 25 | 150 | 175
- Middletown | 46 | 409 | 455
- Newport | 98 | 379 | 477
- Portsmouth | 65 | 515 | 580
- Tiverton | 26 | 404 | 430
- Newport County | 310 | 2,152 | 2,462
- Rhode Island | 2,068, | 16,376 | 18,444 (2.3% turnout)
As of 4:30 pm on Oct. 16
Municipality | Mail Ballots Received by BOE | Early Voters | Total Turnout |
- Jamestown | 50 | 153 | 203
- Little Compton | 25 | 51 | 76
- Middletown | 46 | 234 | 280
- Newport | 98 | 201 | 299
- Portsmouth | 65 | 279 | 344
- Tiverton | 26 | 243 | 269
- Newport County | 310 | 1,161 | 1,471
- Rhode Island | 2,068, | 9,091 | 11,159 (1.4% turnout)
Voting In Rhode Island
Early in-person voting continues until 4 pm on November 4, allowing Newport County residents to cast their ballots before Election Day on November 5.
Eligible voters can find their early voting location online at vote.ri.gov or by contacting their local board of canvassers.
The deadline to request a mail ballot was 4 p.m. on October 15. However, voters who cannot vote in-person can still request an emergency mail ballot from their local board of canvassers.
All mail ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 pm on Election Day, November 5, to be counted.
For those planning to vote on Election Day, polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm across Newport County and the rest of Rhode Island.
For more information about voting in Rhode Island, visit vote.ri.gov or contact your local board of canvassers.
