The results of Newport’s general election are in, which will reshape the city’s leadership for the next two years. In the closely watched at-large City Council race, voters elected four representatives from a field of seven candidates.

Although ten out of ten precincts are reporting, all results are not official until they are certified.

Newport City Council at large

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Newport City Council’s First District

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Newport City Council’s Second District

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Newport City Council Third Ward

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Newport operates under a City Council/Manager form of government, as provided in 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 president is determined by a vote among the seven council members, and only at-large councilors are eligible for the position. Both Napolitano and Khamsyvoravong previously held this leadership position.

In addition to the City Council elections, voters also elected seven members to the Newport School Committee.

Newport School Committee

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The newly elected officials will take office in December, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Newport’s local governance.

Newport residents voted to approve a $98.5 million general obligation bond in the 2024 general election. The bond will fund various infrastructure, resiliency 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 highway improvements.

The Board of Elections plans to certify the final election results on November 21, concluding the official process for the 2024 general election in Newport and across Rhode Island.