John Burke (Rhode Island politician)
American politician
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John P. Burke (born July 31, 1960) is an American politician serving as a member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 9th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 5, 2021.
John Burke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Satchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1960 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Community College of Rhode Island (AS) |
Early life and education
A native of West Warwick, Rhode Island, Burke graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School in 1978.[1] He earned an associate degree in computer science from the Community College of Rhode Island.[2]
Career
Burke worked as a computer operator for Puritan Life Insurance before joining the University of Rhode Island in 1982. At URI, Burke worked as a programmer and database technician before retiring in 2021.[3] He was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in November 2020 and assumed office in January 2021.[4]