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Leaving office January 1, 2027.Did not run for re-election in 2026. This page switches to the former-officeholder layout when the term ends.
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Joe Shekarchi

Rhode Island State Representative, District 23. Did not run for re-election in 2026; leaves office in January 2027.

Rhode Island State Representative, District 23

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Bills became law
17
409 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
Votes missed
76.9%
Chamber median 6.6%
With party
100%
On votes splitting the parties

Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Legislation

2025–2026 session · 409 sponsored · 17 became law
BillIntroCmteHouseSenateLaw
HB 8474 AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES,…
Became law Jun 2026
HB 8001 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Became law Jun 2026
HB 7774 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
Became law Jun 2026
HB 7003 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
Became law Jun 2026
HB 7090 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR…
Became law Jun 2026

Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET

Voting record

2025–2026 session · placement by roll-call votes

Where Shekarchi sits in the Rhode Island House of Representatives

Shekarchi is closer to the center than 70% of the chamber's Democrats.

Dem. medianRep. medianShekarchiMore liberalMore conservative

Closest: Brian Kennedy, Leo Felix, Pat Serpa

Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:01 PM ET

With Shekarchi’s party

  • Votes with the chamber's Democrats100%

Black tick: the average of Democrats in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships

Key votes

Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Shekarchi’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.

DateBillShekarchiDem. majorityRep. majorityResult
Jun 12, 2026SB 2575: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCESNot votingYesNoPassed 48–8
Jun 12, 2026HB 7538: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE…Not votingYesNoPassed 54–14
Jun 12, 2026SB 2570: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE…Not votingYesNoPassed 53–14
Jun 12, 2026SR 3368: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S…Not votingYesNoPassed 60–9
Jun 12, 2026SB 3370: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATIONNot votingYesNoPassed 51–5

Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls

How we know Shekarchi

One person, matched across every source we use.

Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET