Xay Khamsyvoravong
Democratic · RI
Xay Khamsyvoravong is a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. He served as mayor of Newport, Rhode Island.
Where Xay Khamsyvoravong stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Government Efficiency (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Testified to the Rhode Island House Finance Committee in support of H5776, arguing for bridge suicide-prevention barriers funded through toll revenue to protect vulnerable people and reduce emergency-response costs.
May 21, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Joined Newport councilors in requesting a special meeting on reported dumping at Easton's Pond and progress on lead-pipe replacement, seeking public answers on drinking-water and public-health concerns.
January 21, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: whatsupnewp.com · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Voted in favor of a Newport City Council resolution supporting regionalized school administration with Middletown, a plan described as improving educational opportunities, saving money, and increasing school-construction reimbursement.
August 13, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: thenewportbuzz.com · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Testified to the Rhode Island House Finance Committee in support of H5776, arguing for bridge suicide-prevention barriers funded through toll revenue to protect vulnerable people and reduce emergency-response costs.
May 21, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Signed Newport City Council Resolution 2023-10 supporting comprehensive efforts to improve housing accessibility and affordability and directing work toward accessory-dwelling-unit incentives for Newport residents.
February 8, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: newportri.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Voted in favor of a Newport City Council resolution supporting regionalized school administration with Middletown, a plan described as improving educational opportunities, saving money, and increasing school-construction reimbursement.
August 13, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: thenewportbuzz.com · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Testified to the Rhode Island House Finance Committee in support of H5776, arguing for bridge suicide-prevention barriers funded through toll revenue to protect vulnerable people and reduce emergency-response costs.
May 21, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched August 8, 2026
As Mayor of Newport, advocated with state and federal officials for recovery and resilient repairs after the Cliff Walk's major storm damage; the Governor's declaration opened a path toward federal disaster-relief funding.
June 13, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: governor.ri.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
As mayor of Newport, Khamsyvoravong created Rhode Island's first municipal resiliency department (combining utilities, public works, and planning) and helped secure over $40 million in state and federal infrastructure commitments for the city.
April 24, 2024
Source: brownpoliticalreview.org · researched July 15, 2026
Past race Xay Khamsyvoravong ran in:
- Lieutenant Governor · September 9, 2026 · Rhode Island
Profile last researched July 15, 2026.