Christopher Blazejewski

Christopher R. Blazejewski (born December 3, 1979) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives since May 7, 2026. Blazejewski was first elected to the Rhode Island legislature from District 2 in January 2011. He served as deputy whip until 2021 when he was elected majority leader. Blazejewski is a progressive Democrat.

Early life and education Blazejewski was raised in Cumberland, Rhode Island and attended Cumberland High School. He graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in 2002. While an undergraduate, he wrote for The Harvard Crimson. Blazejewski obtained his JD from Harvard Law School.

Career Blazejewski first ran for the Rhode Island House of Representatives from District 2, after David Segal ran for United States House of Representatives in Rhode Island's 1st congressional district. In the Democratic primary on September 23, 2010, Shekarchi won 1,029 votes (71.7%) before defeating independent candidate Richard Rodi in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was deputy whip until 2021, when he became Majority Leader.

After House Speaker Joe Shekarchi announced his resignation on May 7, 2026, to apply for a seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Blazejewski was elected 65-10 to serve as the next speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. He was succeeded as Majority Leader by Katherine Kazarian.

Personal life Blazejewski and his wife Ami live in Providence. They have two children.