The Newport Canvassing Authority is charged with conducting all elections in the City of Newport.

The Authority is comprised of three bi-partisan members appointed by the City Council.

The new City Council members were elected on November 7, 2006 and were sworn into office on January 2, 2007. The current City Council is led by Mayor Stephen C. Waluk.

Under the direction of the State Board of Elections, and in cooperation with the Secretary of State, the Authority is involved in all phases of the electoral process, from voter registration to tallying the votes after the polls close on election day.

There are approximately 13,353 registered voters in the City of Newport. In November, 2002 the electors voted that there should be four councilors-at-large and three ward councilors.

The next election will be the Primary on September 9, 2008 followed by the General Election on November 4, 2008.

It is the goal of the Authority to ensure the will of the majority of the City's citizens is accurately voiced in each Municipal, State and General Election; and to serve the City Council and the citizens of Newport by registering as many new voters as possible and encourage all citizens to vote.

• 2008 Polling Locations
• 2008 Canvassing Board meeting schedule
• 2008 Preliminary Registered Voters List
• 2008 Election Calendar
• 2008 Guide to Running for Public Office
• 2008 Declaration of Candidate Form
• 2008 Endorsement By Party Committee Form
• Democrat Absentee Ballot Application - September 9, 2008 Primary
• Republican Absentee Ballot Application - September 9, 2008 Primary
• Absentee Ballot Application – November 4, 2008 General Election
• Voter Assistance: Where do I vote? Go Here: www.sec.state.ri.us/vic/