Christopher Blazejewski
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
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Christopher R. Blazejewski[1] (born December 3, 1979) is an American politician serving as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 2 since January 2011.[2] He served as deputy whip until 2021 when he was elected majority leader. Blazejewski is a progressive Democrat.[3]
Chris Blazejewski | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Shekarchi |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | David Segal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1979 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
| Website | Official website |
Education
Blazejewski earned his BA from Harvard University and his JD from Harvard Law School.
Elections
- 2012 Blazejewski was challenged in the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 925 votes (87.6%)[4] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 3,216 votes.[5]
- 2010 When District 2 incumbent Representative David Segal ran for United States House of Representatives in Rhode Island's 1st congressional district, Blazejewski ran in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,029 votes (71.7%)[6] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 2,010 votes (70.9%) against Independent candidate Richard Rodi.[7]
