John DeSimone | |
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Majority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office March 2014 –January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Nicholas Mattiello |
Succeeded by | Joe Shekarchi |
Member of the Rhode IslandHouseofRepresentatives from the 5th [1] district | |
In office January 3,2003 –January 3,2017 | |
Preceded by | Gordon D. Fox |
Succeeded by | Marcia Ranglin-Vassell |
Member of the Rhode IslandHouseofRepresentatives from the 6th district | |
In office January 3,1993 –January 3,2003 | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Rossi |
Succeeded by | Peter N. Wasylyk |
Personal details | |
Born | Providence,Rhode Island | November 26,1960
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Anthony DeSimone [2] |
Residence(s) | Providence,Rhode Island |
Alma mater | Providence College Suffolk University Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
John J. DeSimone [3] (born November 26,1960,in Providence,Rhode Island) is an American politician,a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives who represented House District 6 from January 1993 until January 2003 and District 5 from January 2003 to January 2017. DeSimone was narrowly defeated in the 2016 Democratic primary by progressive candidate Marcia Ranglin-Vassell,ending his 24 year tenure in the General Assembly.
DeSimone earned his BA from Providence College and his JD from Suffolk University Law School.