James Langevin

U.S. Representative from Rhode Island

James R. Langevin (born April 22, 1964) is an American politician from Rhode Island. He had represented Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district from 2001 to 2023. He is a part of the Democratic Party. He was also the Secretary of State of Rhode Island between 1995 and 2001.

Jim Langevin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byRobert Weygand
Succeeded bySeth Magaziner
Secretary of State of Rhode Island
In office
January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001
GovernorLincoln Almond
Preceded byBarbara Leonard
Succeeded byEd Inman
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 29th district
In office
January 1989 – January 1995
Succeeded byJoseph McNamara
Personal details
Born (1964-04-22) April 22, 1964 (age 60)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationRhode Island College (BA)
Harvard University (MPA)
WebsiteHouse website

Langevin is the first quadriplegic to be a part of the United States Congress. He was paralyzed after an accidental shooting.[1]

In January 2022, Langevin announced he would not run for re-election in that year's election.[2]

References

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  1. McCutcheon, Michael; Barone, Chuck (2013). 2014 Almanac of American Politics. The University of Chicago Press.
  2. "First on 10: Langevin won't seek re-election in 2022". January 18, 2022.

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