Blake Filippi
Blake A. Filippi (born September 10, 1980) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the House Minority Leader. Filippi is from the 36th district, which includes all of Block Island and Charlestown and portions of Westerly and South Kingstown.[1] Blake Filippi received his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law, and is currently a member of the Republican Party.[2] He has served since he was first elected in 2014, defeating incumbent Democratic Representative Donna M. Walsh.[3] He was unanimously elected as Minority Leader of Rhode Island House of Representatives by the Republican Caucus in 2018, and previously, as Whip in 2016.[4]
Blake Filippi | |
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| Minority Leader of Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Morgan |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Donna M. Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1980 Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (Before 2012, 2016–present) Independent (2012–2016) |
| Education | University of Arizona (BA) Rutgers University, Camden (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
In February 2020, he spoke in favour of the presidential campaign of Tulsi Gabbard.[5]
References
- "Blake A. Filippi". Rhode Island House of Representatives. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
- "Representative Blake A. Filippi". www.rilin.state.ri.us. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- Turaj, Stephanie (2014-11-06). "Filippi upsets Walsh in House District 36 race". Retrieved 2016-06-07.
- Almonte, Reynaldo (November 16, 2016). "Representative Patricia Morgan Elected House Minority Leader Representative Blake A. Filippi Elected House Minority Whip". LPR News. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- "R.I. House Republican leader steps into the spotlight - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
External links
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| Preceded by Patricia Morgan |
Minority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives 2018–present |
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