City of Newport School Committee (Newport County)

What this office does

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Candidates

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Also on Newport County ballots

• Town of Middletown School Committee
• Town of Portsmouth School Committee
• Town of Tiverton School Committee
• Town of Jamestown School Committee
• Town of Little Compton School Committee

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:15 a.m. ET, with 1 of 1 precincts reporting: Penelope B. Hunt 3,593 (14.6%), Elizabeth Barron 3,324 (13.5%), Kendra Wilson Muenter 3,086 (12.5%), Amy Yozura 2,987 (12.1%), Carrie Cassady 2,919 (11.8%), Nicole Shevory 2,583 (10.5%), Robert J. Leary 2,492 (10.1%), Brian Rochelle 2,209 (8.9%), Conner J. Hourihan 1,409 (5.7%), Write-in 85 (0.3%). From the official election results site (electionresults.ri.gov). This race fills 7 seats; the top 7 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for City of Newport School Committee (Newport County) in 2026?

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

What does this office do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who should I vote for in the City of Newport School Committee (Newport County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.