City Council, City of Newport

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4

Term

2 years

Candidates

8

Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Newport's seven-member city council (one member from each of three wards and four at large) is the city's legislative body; its members choose one of their own as mayor and council chair.

Four at-large seats (Newport Buzz; What's Up Newp). The top eight from the September 9 primary are on the ballot.

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