Joe Shekarchi
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K. Joseph Shekarchi is an American politician who serves as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. A Democrat, he has represented District 23 in Warwick since January 1, 2013. He was chairman of the House Labor Committee until his election as the House Majority Leader in November 2016. After four years as majority leader, Shekarchi was elected speaker in November 2020 following the defeat of longtime speaker Nicholas Mattiello. He announced his resignation from the speakership on May 7, 2026, to pursue a seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Shekarchi considers himself a moderate Democrat.
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