Joe Shekarchi
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Khalil Joseph Shekarchi[1] (born May 17, 1962) is an American politician currently serving as the Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. A Democrat, he has represented District 23 in Warwick since January 1, 2013.[2] He was chairman of the House Labor Committee until his Democratic colleagues elected him as the House majority leader in November 2016.[3] After four years as majority leader, his colleagues elected him speaker in November 2020 following the defeat of longtime speaker Nicholas Mattiello. Shekarchi considers himself a moderate Democrat.[4]
Quick Facts 224th Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Deputy ...
Joe Shekarchi | |
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224th Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
Deputy | Charlene Lima |
Preceded by | Nicholas Mattiello |
Majority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office January 3, 2017 ā January 5, 2021 | |
Preceded by | John DeSimone |
Succeeded by | Christopher Blazejewski |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Robert Flaherty |
Personal details | |
Born | (1962-05-17) May 17, 1962 (age 62) |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Suffolk University (BA, JD) |
Website | Official website |
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