Newport’s General Election results are in, reshaping the city’s leadership for the next two years. In the closely watched City Council At-Large race, voters elected four representatives from a field of seven candidates.
Although ten out of ten precincts are reporting, all results are unofficial until certified.
Newport City Council At-Large
Elect 4.
Newport City Council First Ward
Elect one.
Newport City Council Second Ward
Elect one.
Newport City Council Third Ward
Elect one.
Newport operates under a Council/City Manager form of government, as provided by its home rule charter. The seven-member Council consists of three ward representatives and four At-Large members, all serving two-year terms.
The position of Mayor/Council Chair is determined by a vote among the seven Council members, with only At-Large councilors eligible for the role. Both Napolitano and Khamsyvoravong have previously held this leadership position.
In addition to the City Council races, voters also elected seven members to the Newport School Committee.
Newport School Committee
Elect seven.
The newly elected officials will take office in December, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Newport’s local governance.
Newport residents have voted to approve a $98.5 million general obligation bond in the 2024 General Election. The bond will fund various infrastructure, resilience, and community-related projects throughout the city.
The referendum, which appeared as Question 6 on the ballot, authorizes the city to issue bonds for various improvements, including coastal protection measures, public safety facilities, and road upgrades.
The Board of Elections anticipates certifying the final election results on November 21, concluding the official process for the 2024 general election in Newport and across Rhode Island.
