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 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
| Website | Official website |
Education
editBlazejewski earned his BA from Harvard University and his JD from Harvard Law School.
Elections
edit- 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]
References
edit- ^ "Christopher Blazejewski's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "Representative Christopher Blazejewski". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ Gregg, Katherine (November 22, 2020). "Political Scene: From Cumberland to Harvard to heights of RI political power". Providence Journal.
- ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 2". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 2". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 2". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 2". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
External links
edit- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Christopher Blazejewski at Ballotpedia
- Christopher R. Blazejewski at OpenSecrets
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