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1/5/2021
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Rep. Potter sworn in as General Assembly convenes
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STATE HOUSE — Rep. Brandon C. Potter was formally sworn into office Tuesday, Jan. 5, as the 2021-22 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened.
Representative Potter (D-Dist. 16, Cranston) was one of 14 new members of the House of Representatives who took the oath of office, which was administered to all 75 House members by Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea.
The House of Representatives began its legislative year today meeting at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence to provide greater social distance than is possible at the State House, which is closed to the public during the pandemic. The session also included the election of Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) as the speaker of the House.
Born Aug. 6, 1984, Representative Potter grew up in Cranston and went to Cranston West High School. He studied at Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College.
For more information, contact:
Meredyth R. Whitty, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 222-1923
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