Redistricting

About Redistricting

State and Federal law requires that if the differences in populations between the various districts are too large, then a redrawing of the district boundaries must take place. The 2020 Census data shows that to be the case. As a result, the Rhode Island General Assembly has established a reapportionment commission to advise them on plan alternatives and has hired a redistricting consultant to assist the process.

The General Assembly must have a new plan in place in time for the filing deadlines for the 2022 elections.

Newport residents will also have a chance to participate in a similar local process, guided by the City's Canvassing Authority.

Supporting Information

March 3rd Public Information Session Presentation (.pdf)

February 1st Canvassing Authority Presentation
Learn about the City's Independent Redistricting Expert (PowerPoint)
Learn about the technology used by the City's Independent Redistricting Expert (.pdf)

Proposed Maps

Part of Precint 2103 will need to be merged with 2101 to follow the state senate line (in green)
Precinct 2101 to be adjusted with 2105 to follow the state house line (in blue)
Precinct 2108 to be adjusted with 2013 along the state house line (in blue)

Proposed Newport Senate District Map

Proposed Newport House District Map

For questions about how to get involved, please contact the City's Canvassing Office
at (401) 845-5386

Public Meetings

March 17th Public Information Session
City Council Chambers
2nd Floor | 43 Broadway | Newport
5:30 p.m.
WATCH LIVE
(Click Above for Meeting ID & Password)

The Canvassing Authority held its first of several public sessions on February 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Click below to watch the video.

This info session provided an overview of the process and the work to be conducted with regard to the redrawing of the City’s ward and precinct lines.

Feb. 1st Public Meeting

Helpful Links

RI Redistricting Website
Draw a Community Map of Interest
Compare Existing and Proposed Districts
Watch Meetings Online
Newport Canvassing Authority
Voter Central
Rhode Island Secretary of State

Get Involved

For questions about how to get involved, please contact the City's Canvassing Office at (401) 845-5386

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In This Section

Redistricting

About Redistricting

Supporting Information

Proposed Maps

For questions about how to get involved, please contact the City's Canvassing Office
at (401) 845-5386

Public Meetings

Helpful Links

Get Involved

📣 Trash Delay, City Hall & Offices Closed 📣

In This Section

Redistricting

About Redistricting

Supporting Information

Proposed Maps

For questions about how to get involved, please contact the City's Canvassing Office at (401) 845-5386

Public Meetings

Helpful Links

Get Involved

For questions about how to get involved, please contact the City's Canvassing Office
at (401) 845-5386