Who Is the Mayor of Newport, RI? Newport Elected Officials & Contacts
Mayor: Charles M. "Charlie" Holder. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links.
Newport Elected Officials at a Glance
The mayor of Newport, RI is Charles M. "Charlie" Holder. The city's U.S. senators are Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. Its U.S. House member is: Gabe Amo (RI-1).
City of Newport: Mayor, Manager & Council
- Mayor (City Council Chair), City of NewportCharles M. "Charlie" HolderOfficial source: www.newportri.gov
- City CouncilNewport City Council rosterCurrent members, districts and contact details are listed on the official council page.
- City servicesNewport official websiteDepartments, permits, utilities and service requests.
Newport County Government
- County governing boardNewport County board / councilMembers, districts and meeting schedules.
- County servicesNewport County official website
Sheriff & Police
- Chief of Police, Newport Police DepartmentRyan G. DuffyOfficial source: www.newportri.gov
- SheriffNewport County Sheriff's OfficeCurrent sheriff and contact information.
Public Schools
- SchoolsPublic school districtSuperintendent, school board and contacts.
Rhode Island Legislators for Newport
Newport is covered by 2 state Senate districts and 2 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.
Rhode Island Senate
| Name | Senate district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou DiPalma | 12 | D | 401-222-3580 [email protected] |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | D | 401-276-5561 [email protected] |
Rhode Island House of Representatives
| Name | House district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Abney | 73 | D | 401-222-3580 [email protected] |
| Lauren Carson | 75 | D | 401-222-1162 [email protected] |
State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.
U.S. Congress for Newport
Newport is represented in Washington by its U.S. House member and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.
U.S. House of Representatives
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Amo | RI-1 | D | (202) 225-4911 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.
U.S. Senate
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Reed | Class II | D | (202) 224-4642 728 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Class I | D | (202) 224-2921 530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in Rhode IslandOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesNewport: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- County servicesNewport County: elections, courts and records
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact elected officials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of Newport, RI?
Charles M. "Charlie" Holder is the mayor of Newport, RI, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through www.newportri.gov.
Who is my state representative in Newport, RI?
Newport is covered by 2 Rhode Island House of Representatives districts: Marvin Abney (District 73); Lauren Carson (District 75). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official Rhode Island lookup with your street address to confirm yours.
Who is my state senator in Newport, RI?
Newport is covered by 2 Rhode Island Senate districts: Lou DiPalma (District 12); Dawn Euer (District 13). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.
Who are Newport's U.S. senators?
Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the two U.S. senators for Rhode Island.
Who is Newport's U.S. representative?
Newport is represented by Gabe Amo (RI-1).
Who is the police chief in Newport, RI?
Ryan G. Duffy is the Chief of Police, Newport Police Department.
How do I register to vote in Newport, RI?
Register through the official Rhode Island voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.
How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.