RI · Officeholder
DState Representative · District 2
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Rhode Island House District 2
Chris Blazejewski is the Democratic Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, has represented District 2 since 2011, and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] He is an attorney and was elected speaker of the House in May 2026.[1]
Blazejewski was born in 1979 and raised in Cumberland Hill, Rhode Island, and received a bachelor's degree in social studies and a J.D. from Harvard University in 2002 and 2005, respectively.[1] As of June 2026 he was an attorney for Sherin and Lodgen LLP, focusing on corporate law, legal malpractice defense and business disputes.[1]
Blazejewski first won election to the Rhode Island House in 2010, defeating independent Richard Rodi in the general election with 70.9% of the vote.[1] He served as House majority leader from November 2020 to May 2026.[1] On May 7, 2026, the House elected him speaker, 65-10 along partisan lines, to succeed K. Joseph Shekarchi, who resigned from the role to apply for a position on the state's supreme court.[1] Ballotpedia quotes him describing himself as a progressive who said the speaker's job is "to include all voices and make sure that they're heard."[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Chris Blazejewski is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Rhode Island House District 2 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 62–11 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
Apr 28, 2026 · Passed 60–9 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.
Apr 30, 2026 · Passed 62–5 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 62–11 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc., located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island.
Feb 3, 2026 · Passed 68–1 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front plate registration bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 63–9 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
With most of their party · Passed 62–11 · Yes 61–No 11 · Democrats 60–1, Republicans 0–10
May 5, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
With most of their party · Passed 63–9 · Yes 62–No 9 · Democrats 60–0, Republicans 1–9
May 5, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
With most of their party · Passed 60–9 · Yes 59–No 9 · Democrats 57–2, Republicans 1–7
Apr 28, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
With most of their party · Passed 62–5 · Yes 61–No 5 · Democrats 56–1, Republicans 4–4
Apr 30, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
With most of their party · Passed 68–1 · Yes 67–No 1 · Democrats 58–0, Republicans 8–1
Feb 3, 2026Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
Motion: PASSAGE
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
Motion: PASSAGE
Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front plate registration bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.
Motion: PASSAGE
Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.
Motion: PASSAGE
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
Motion: PASSAGE
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc., located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island.
Showing 5 of 5 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.