David Segal (politician)
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David Adam Segal (born 1979/1980)[1] is an American politician, activist, and writer who was a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 2 (East Providence and Providence) from 2007 until January 2011. Prior to that, he served as Minority Leader of the Providence City Council from 2003 until 2007, elected at the age of 22 as the first and only member of the Green Party ever elected in Rhode Island. Segal was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the state's 1st congressional district on September 14, 2010.[2] He serves as the executive director of the online organizing group Demand Progress.
David Segal | |
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Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
In office January 2, 2007 – January 4, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Paul Moura |
Succeeded by | Christopher Blazejewski |
Personal details | |
Born | 1979 or 1980 (age 44–45) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Green (before 2006) Democratic (2006–present) |
Education | Columbia University (BA) |
Website | Campaign website |