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John Burke
DState Senator · District 9
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Rhode Island Senate District 9
Biography
John Burke is a Democratic state senator from Rhode Island who has represented District 9 and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot seeking re-election.[1][2] He works in information technology and has served in the Senate since January 5, 2021, succeeding Adam Satchell.[1]
John Burke lives in West Warwick, Rhode Island, and graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School in 1978.[1] He earned a degree in computer science from the Community College of Rhode Island.[1] His career experience includes working as a computer operator with Puritan Life Insurance and in various IT positions with the University of Rhode Island.[1]
Burke assumed office in the Rhode Island State Senate on January 5, 2021, and his current term ends on January 5, 2027.[1] For 2023-2024, Ballotpedia lists him on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Housing and Municipal Government Committee and the Senate Labor Committee.[1]
- 1.John Burke (Rhode Island) · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Rhode Island Senate District 9
John Burke is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Rhode Island Senate District 9 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
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