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John Burke

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State Senator · District 9 · Rhode Island · Serving since 2021
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John P. Burke is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 9, a seat he has held since January 5, 2021, after winning election in November 2020. He was born July 31, 1960, in West Warwick and attended Bishop Hendricken High School.

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Years in office
5
Elections won
1
Bills sponsored or cosponsored
1,242
Committees
4

Committee Assignments

4 committees · 2 leadership roles
chair·Labor and Gaming
vice chair·Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
member·Housing and Municipal Government
member·Judiciary
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On the ballot Nov 3, 2026
Rhode Island State Senate Seat
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District
Population
29,117
Median HH Income
$76K
Unemployment
4.3%
Bachelor's+
27.0%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
43.1
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
9.9%
HS or Higher
89.7%
Median Home Value
$332K
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
Owner-Occupied
58.2%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from Open States, state legislature records, and state election returns.