Christopher Blazejewski

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 byJoe Shekarchi
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded byDavid Segal
Personal details
Born (1979-12-03) December 3, 1979 (age 44)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationHarvard University (BA, JD)
WebsiteOfficial website

Education

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Blazejewski earned his BA from Harvard University and his JD from Harvard Law School.

Elections

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Christopher Blazejewski's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  2. ^ "Representative Christopher Blazejewski". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  3. ^ Gregg, Katherine (November 22, 2020). "Political Scene: From Cumberland to Harvard to heights of RI political power". Providence Journal.
  4. ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 2". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 2". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  6. ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 2". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  7. ^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 2". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
Preceded by Majority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
2021–present
Incumbent