Joseph McNamara (Rhode Island politician)

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Joe McNamara
Chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party
In office
October 9, 2014 November 15, 2023

McNamara announced Rhode Island's votes in the roll call at the 2020 Democratic National Convention where he also promoted the state's seafood industry. [22]

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Party political offices
Preceded by
Grace Diaz
Acting
Chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party
2014–2023
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