Joseph Shekarchi has announced his resignation as Rhode Island House Speaker to pursue a vacant seat on the state Supreme Court. He will remain in the House while applying for the judicial position. This move is expected to clear the path for House Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski to become the next House Speaker.
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Media Coverage · May 7, 2026
Joseph Shekarchi, the Speaker of the Rhode Island House, has stepped down to seek a seat on the state Supreme Court. This move clears the way for House Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski to become the new Speaker. Shekarchi's departure from the Speaker position will have a significant impact on the Rhode Island House.
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Shekarchi steps down as R . I . House speaker to seek state Supreme Court seat
Media Coverage · May 07, 2026
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On May 7, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: Joseph Shekarchi, the Speaker of the Rhode Island House, has stepped down to seek a seat on the state Supreme Court. This move clears the way for House Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski to become the new Speaker.
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Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday announced he is stepping down as speaker, but remaining in the House, and applying for a vacant seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The expected announcement by Shekarchi, a Warwick Democrat, clears the way for House Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski, a Providence Democrat who on Wednesday said he has locked up the support needed to succeed Shekarchi as House speaker. “It has been my great honor to serve the people of Warwick and the State of Rhode Islan
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Joseph Shekarchi, the Speaker of the Rhode Island House, has stepped down to seek a seat on the state Supreme Court. This move clears the way for House Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski to become the new Speaker. Shekarchi's departure from the Speaker position will have a significant impact on the Rhode Island House.
Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday announced he is stepping down as speaker, but remaining in the House, and applying for a vacant seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The expected …
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