K. Joseph Shekarchi
| K. Joseph Shekarchi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 23rd[1] district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Flaherty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater |
Suffolk University Suffolk University Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website |
joeshekarchi |
K. Joseph Shekarchi[2] (born May 17, 1962) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 23 since January 1, 2013.
Education
Shekarchi earned his bachelor's degree in government from Suffolk University and his JD from the Suffolk University Law School.
Elections
- 2012 When District 23 Democratic Representative Robert Flaherty failed to qualify for the ballot, Shekarchi was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 536 votes[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,302 votes (67.9%) against Republican nominee John Falkowski.[4]
References
- ↑ "Representative K. Joseph Shekarchi". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Joseph Shekarchi's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 23". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 23". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- K. Joseph Shekarchi at Ballotpedia
- K. Joseph Shekarchi at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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