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Newport, Rhode Island

2026 election results. 5 contests on Newport's ballot in Rhode Island's official results. Non-Partisan City Council At-Large: Charles M. Holder, Jr., Stephanie Smyth, James Dring and Elizabeth E. Cullen ahead. Non-Partisan City Council Ward 1: Ellen M. Pinnock ahead.

5 contests on Newport's ballot

From Rhode Island's official results file, where the contest's name gives Newport as its place. Names are as the state prints them. "Ahead" describes the current count; it isn't a race call, and we don't call measures.

Cities & towns

Newport: Non-Partisan City Council At-Large 4 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Charles M. Holder, Jr.3,75218.6%
Stephanie Smyth3,60217.9%
James Dring3,08015.3%
Elizabeth E. Cullen2,61613.0%
Taryn Mazza2,58312.8%
Christine Hope Sullivan1,9389.6%
Meagan Elizabeth Landry1,9019.4%
Jane LeBoeuf5322.6%
Write-in1360.7%

Charles M. Holder, Jr., Stephanie Smyth, James Dring and Elizabeth E. Cullen ahead.

Newport: Non-Partisan City Council Ward 1

CandidateVotesShare
Ellen M. Pinnock93756.3%
John Michael72243.4%
Write-in50.3%

Ellen M. Pinnock ahead.

Newport: Non-Partisan City Council Ward 2

CandidateVotesShare
Emily Conklin1,47154.9%
John M. Walker1,19944.7%
Write-in110.4%

Emily Conklin ahead.

Newport: Non-Partisan City Council Ward 3

CandidateVotesShare
David R. Carlin, III1,75797.3%
Write-in482.7%

David R. Carlin, III is unopposed.

Schools

Newport: Non-Partisan School Committee 7 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Penelope B. Hunt3,59614.6%
Elizabeth Barron3,32713.5%
Kendra Wilson Muenter3,08812.5%
Amy Yozura2,98912.1%
Carrie Cassady2,92111.8%
Nicole Shevory2,58410.5%
Robert J. Leary2,49310.1%
Brian Rochelle2,2108.9%
Conner J. Hourihan1,4095.7%
Write-in850.3%

Penelope B. Hunt, Elizabeth Barron, Kendra Wilson Muenter, Amy Yozura, Carrie Cassady, Nicole Shevory and Robert J. Leary ahead.

Statewide races in Newport County

U.S. Senate

Jack Reed
70.1%22,858
Raymond McKay
26.8%8,730
Michael Bahry
3.2%1,040
93% counted

These are Newport County's votes, which include Newport's. Statewide: Jack Reed wins. Called.

Governor

Helena Foulkes
60.6%19,647
Ken Block
24.7%7,993
Aaron Guckian
13.7%4,449
92% counted

These are Newport County's votes, which include Newport's. Statewide: Helena Foulkes wins. Called.

Newport County's page has its U.S. House results and its other local contests.

Sources & scope

Rhode Island's official results, file posted Nov 12, 11:12 AM. Unofficial until certified. This page lists the contests whose names in that file give Newport as their place; other contests on Newport voters' ballots, such as school boards and districts, are on Newport County's page.