Christopher Blazejewski Explained

Chris Blazejewski
Office1:	Majority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
Term Start1:	January 5, 2021
Predecessor1:	Joe Shekarchi
State House2:	Rhode Island
District2:	2nd
Term Start2:	January 4, 2011
Predecessor2:	David Segal
Birth Date:	3 December 1979
Party:	Democratic
Education:	Harvard University (BA, JD)

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]

Education

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

Elections

• 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]

External links

• Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
• Campaign site
  • Christopher Blazejewski at Ballotpedia
• Christopher R. Blazejewski at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: Christopher Blazejewski's Biography . . February 27, 2014.
2. Web site: Representative Christopher Blazejewski . . Providence, Rhode Island . February 27, 2014.
3. Web site: Political Scene: From Cumberland to Harvard to heights of RI political power. Katherine. Gregg. November 22, 2020. en-US. Providence Journal.
4. Web site: 2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 2 . . Providence, Rhode Island . February 27, 2014.
5. Web site: 2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 2 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 27, 2014.
6. Web site: 2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 2 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 27, 2014.
7. Web site: 2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 2 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . February 27, 2014.