The Rhode Island House of Representatives elected Blazejewski as Speaker following Christopher R. Joseph Shekarchi’s resignation to pursue a state Supreme Court vacancy. The vote was largely along party lines, reflecting political dynamics within the state legislature.
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Media Coverage · May 7, 2026
The Rhode Island House of Representatives elected Christopher Blazejewski as its new speaker after the previous speaker, Christopher Shekarchi, stepped down to apply for a state Supreme Court vacancy. The vote was largely along party lines, with 65 Democrats supporting Blazejewski and 10 Republicans opposing him. Blazejewski was previously endorsed by the House Democratic caucus.
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R . I . House elects Blazejewski speaker after Shekarchi steps down to apply to Supreme Court
Media Coverage · May 08, 2026
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R.I. House Elects Blazejewski Speaker After Shekarchi Steps Down is an active civil matter.
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On May 8, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: The Rhode Island House of Representatives elected Christopher Blazejewski as its new speaker after the previous speaker, Christopher Shekarchi, stepped down to apply for a state Supreme Court vacancy. The vote was largely along party lines, with 65 Democrats.
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PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island House of Representatives on Thursday elected Christopher R. Joseph Shekarchi stepped down to apply for a state Supreme Court vacancy. The overwhelmingly Democratic House voted 65 to 10 along party lines for Blazejewski, a Providence Democrat, over House Minority Leader Michael W. Just before that vote, the House Democratic caucus unanimously endorsed Blazejewski for the top spot and elected Katherine S.
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The Rhode Island House of Representatives elected Christopher Blazejewski as its new speaker after the previous speaker, Christopher Shekarchi, stepped down to apply for a state Supreme Court vacancy. The vote was largely along party lines, with 65 Democrats supporting Blazejewski and 10 Republicans opposing him. Blazejewski was previously endorsed by the House Democratic caucus.
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island House of Representatives on Thursday elected Christopher R. Joseph Shekarchi stepped down to apply for a state Supreme Court vacancy. The overwhelmingly Democratic House voted …
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