Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Jim Langevin

Prior offices

Rhode Island General Treasurer

Successor: James Diossa

Predecessor: Gina Raimondo

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Brown University, 2006

Graduate

Yale University, 2010

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Seth Magaziner (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Magaziner (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Magaziner served as general treasurer of Rhode island from 2015 to 2023.

Biography

Seth Magaziner earned a bachelor's degree in history from Brown University in 2006 and a master's degree in business administration from Yale University in 2010. Magaziner's career experience includes working as the vice president of Trillium Asset Management and an elementary school teacher with the St. Landry Parish School Board.

Political career

Rhode Island General Treasurer (2015-2023)

Magaziner first won election to the treasurer's office on November 4, 2014. He was sworn into office in January 6, 2015, replacing incoming Governor Gina Raimondo (D).

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2025-2026

Magaziner was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Homeland Security
• Counterterrorism and Intelligence
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
• Committee on Natural Resources
• Energy and Mineral Resources
• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries

2023-2024

Magaziner was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Homeland Security
• Committee on Natural Resources

Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (310-118)
Nay	To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.   H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-201)
Nay	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-215)
Yea	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (328-86)
Nay	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (225-204)
Nay	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Nay	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Yea	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Yea	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Nay	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Yea	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (311-114)
Yea	The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023   The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on January 5, 2025, that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who received other pensions from state or local governments. It also eliminated an offset that would reduce benefits for spouses and widows of individuals with government pensions. It also eliminated a provision that reduced benefits for an individual who received a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (327-75)
Nay	Secure the Border Act of 2023   The Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) was passed by the U.S. House on May 11, 2024. This bill would have introduced limits to asylum eligibility and required employers to use electronic verification of employee's legal eligibility to work. This bill required a simple majority vote.	Passed (219-213)
Nay	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024   The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (H.R. 4366) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 9, 2024, authorizing appropriations for various government departments for the fiscal year 2024. The bill required a majority vote to pass.	Passed (219-211)
Yea	Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024   The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) was a bill passed by the U.S. House on January 31, 2024, that would have modified the U.S. tax code, increasing how much money can be given back in credits and what is exempt. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (357-70)
Nay	Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025   The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) was passed by the U.S. House on June 14, 2024. The bill would have modified defense spending in the fiscal year 2025. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (217-199)
Not Voting	Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023   The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) was passed by the U.S. House on May 1, 2024. This bill made it so the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights could have the authority to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when investigating cases of discrimination. This bill required a simple majority vote to pass.	Passed (320-91)
Not Voting	FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024   The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 16, 2024, that reauthorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding until fiscal year 2028. The bill also made other modifications to address various department-related issues. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (387-26)
Nay	Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act   The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was passed by the U.S. House on November 21, 2024. The bill would have postponed U.S. tax deadlines for citizens who were wrongfully detained abroad. This bill required a simple majority to pass.	Passed (219-184)
Nay	Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   H.Res.863, Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, passed the U.S. House on February 13, 2024. The resolution impeached U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (D) for high crimes and misdemeanors. The motion to impeach required a majority in the House and a 2/3rds vote in the Senate.	Passed (214-213)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025   H.R.9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, was passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 26, 2024, providing funding to federal agencies, including the Secret Service, and federal programs for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (341-82)

Elections

2026

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Seth Magaziner and Armando Anzoli are running in the general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Seth Magaziner (D)
	Submit photo	Armando Anzoli (Independent)

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2024

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Republican primary)

Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Seth Magaziner defeated Steven Corvi in the general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner (D)	58.2	153,439
		Steven Corvi (R)	41.5	109,381
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	660

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 263,480
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Seth Magaziner advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner	100.0	25,157

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,157
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Steven Corvi advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Corvi	100.0	10,542

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,542
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Seth Magaziner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Seth Magaziner campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Rhode Island District 2	Candidacy Declared general	$346,507	$162,886
2024*	U.S. House Rhode Island District 2	Won general	$2,040,391	$1,204,049
2022	U.S. House Rhode Island District 2	Won general	$3,904,869	$3,864,246
2014	Rhode Island Treasurer	Won	$1,536,710	N/A**
Grand total			$7,828,477	$5,231,181
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

2022

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Seth Magaziner defeated Allan Fung and Bill Gilbert in the general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner (D)	50.4	101,432
		Allan Fung (R)	46.7	93,969
		Bill Gilbert (Independent)	2.7	5,489
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	199

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 201,089
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Patricia Landy (Independent)
• Donn Antonia (Independent)
• John Ritchie (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner	54.0	30,309
		David Segal	16.2	9,067
		Sarah Morgenthau	11.9	6,696
		Joy Fox	10.9	6,112
		Omar Bah	4.6	2,600
		Spencer Dickinson	2.3	1,318

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 56,102
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Edwin Pacheco (D)
• Donald Keith (D)
• Michael Neary (D)
• Cameron Moquin (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Allan Fung advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Allan Fung	100.0	12,113

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,113
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Lancia (R)
• Jessica de la Cruz (R)
• Donald F. Robbio (R)

2018

General election

General election for Rhode Island General Treasurer

Incumbent Seth Magaziner defeated Michael Riley in the general election for Rhode Island General Treasurer on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner (D)	64.9	237,575
	Submit photo	Michael Riley (R)	35.0	127,944
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	539

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 366,058 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island General Treasurer

Incumbent Seth Magaziner advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island General Treasurer on September 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner	100.0	94,494

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island General Treasurer

Michael Riley advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island General Treasurer on September 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Michael Riley	100.0	25,694

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 25,694
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2014

See also: Rhode Island down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Magaziner ran for election as Rhode Island General Treasurer. Magaziner won the Democratic nomination in the primary. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

Results

Primary election

Rhode Island Treasurer, Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Seth Magaziner	66.5%	80,378
Frank Caprio	33.5%	40,402
Total Votes		120,780
Election results via Rhode Island Board of Elections.

General election

Rhode Island Treasurer, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Seth Magaziner	57.1%	175,902
	Independent	Ernest Almonte	42.7%	131,423
	Nonpartisan	Write-in votes	0.2%	588
Total Votes				307,913
Election results via State of Rhode Island

Campaign finance summary

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Seth Magaziner campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Rhode Island District 2	Candidacy Declared general	$346,507	$162,886
2024*	U.S. House Rhode Island District 2	Won general	$2,040,391	$1,204,049
2022	U.S. House Rhode Island District 2	Won general	$3,904,869	$3,864,246
2014	Rhode Island Treasurer	Won	$1,536,710	N/A**
Grand total			$7,828,477	$5,231,181
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Campaign themes

2022

Seth Magaziner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Magaziner's campaign website stated the following:

“	BUILDING A STRONGER ECONOMY Americans are struggling to pay their bills, and for too long the economy has worked great for those at the top while working people are left behind. As Treasurer, Seth put thousands of Rhode Islanders to work repairing schools and building affordable clean energy projects like solar panels and wind turbines. In Congress, Seth will support policies that will expand economic opportunity for middle-class families and those working hard to join it. That means: Lowering gas prices by returning big oil company profits back into the pockets of everyday Americans who are paying too much at the pump. Bringing manufacturing jobs back to America, and reducing our dependence on foreign supply chains. Investing in clean energy infrastructure that will lower energy prices, reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and create thousands of good-paying jobs, especially in the off-shore wind industry here in RI Extending the child tax credit to put more money back in the pockets of middle class Americans. Fighting for workers’ rights including the right to organize and to have a voice in the workplace. Expanding job and career training and apprenticeship programs to prepare Rhode Islanders for good paying jobs. LOWERING COSTS Rhode Islanders are struggling to make ends meet, facing difficult decisions every time they go to the grocery store or the gas station. Seth will focus on creating good jobs and lowering costs by: Lowering the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies. Reducing gas prices by passing the Big Oil Windfalls Profits Tax Act which returns big oil company record profits back to consumers. Seth also supports temporarily suspending the federal gas tax, utilizing the strategic petroleum reserve, and moving swiftly to build clean energy infrastructure to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Making college and career and technical training more affordable so workers can get the training they need and employers can fill more jobs. Ensuring every child has access to free universal pre-school and affordable childcare so it’s easier for parents to re-enter the workforce PUBLIC HEALTH AND PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS The COVID-19 pandemic caused devastating health and economic consequences including the deaths of nearly one million Americans, and shined a light on the importance of pandemic preparedness and strong public health infrastructure. As Treasurer, Seth worked with public health officials to ensure the state had the funds to respond to the pandemic, and advocated for policies to support the frontline workers who responded heroically throughout the crisis. The importance of public health and the consequences of infectious diseases have never been more apparent than over the last two years. In Congress, Seth will prioritize public and pandemic preparedness by: Addressing shortages in health care staffing by investing in training programs, tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness for frontline workers. Addressing the social determinants of health, and ensuring that all Americans have access to adequate nutrition, clean air and water, and primary care. Ensuring public health decisions are informed by public health professionals. Promoting transparency and accountability in government. Scientists are already warning that the next pandemic could be even worse. In Congress, Seth will champion pandemic preparedness by supporting policies to prevent the next pandemic by: Building a stockpile of improved personal protective equipment, tests for possible pathogens, and production capacity for therapeutics and vaccines for the known pathogens that are most likely to lead to the next pandemic, to be ready to scale them up and distribute them immediately. Improving air quality in buildings to prevent the spread of pathogens, particularly public spaces like schools, airports, classrooms, public transit, and hospitals. Increasing funding for scientific and medical research and making sure it is done safely and with security in mind to reduce biological risks. Ensuring strong, independent oversight of biorisk regulations, especially those risks related to dual use research. Building a 21st century early warning system to detect biological threats early and target resources to stop them before they threaten our health. MAKING HEALTHCARE MORE AFFORDABLE Since its historic passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act has helped more than 31 million Americans get covered with health insurance and saved Americans over $2 trillion in healthcare costs. Since its expansion, Rhode Island has become the second-lowest uninsured state in the country. However, Rhode Islanders are feeling squeezed by the rising cost of healthcare- from expensive emergency room visits to the astronomical cost of prescription drugs. In Congress, Seth will: Protect the Affordable Care Act against Republican attempts to repeal it Support expanding the Affordable Care Act, so Americans have improved access to the care they need Fight to lower the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices so all Americans are able to afford life-saving medications Support legislation to make the lower drug prices negotiated by Medicare available to Americans with private insurance, not just Medicare beneficiaries PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE Seniors are struggling to pay their bills and many rely on Social Security and Medicare. These programs are the bedrock of the middle class. Seth will fight to protect Social Security to make sure Rhode Islanders can retire with dignity and he will oppose efforts by any party to Republican efforts to privatize Social Security, raise the retirement age or cut benefits. Medicare is an essential component of our country’s economic safety net. In Congress, Seth will always work to protect Medicare to ensure seniors get the health care coverage they need and will fight for legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices with the pharmaceutical companies. Drug companies should not be making record profits while seniors make tough choices about which drugs they can afford. DEFENDING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS Women’s rights are under attack by right-wing politicians and an ideologically Supreme Court that just stripped the freedom for women to make their own health care decisions for the first time in nearly 50 years. Seth will always fight for the rights of women to make their own health care decisions without the interference of politicians. That’s why he helped pass the Reproductive Privacy Act to codify Roe v. Wade into Rhode Island state law. In Congress, Seth will continue to fight for a woman’s right to choose and will support codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. Seth is proud to have been endorsed by the National Organization for Women and believes there is no such thing as equality for women without reproductive freedom for all. ENDING GUN VIOLENCE Ending gun violence shouldn’t be a partisan issue — and Seth knows that. Seth supports banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines, the weapons of war most often used in mass shootings. As Treasurer, Seth ended the state’s investment in companies that manufacture assault weapons for non-military use, and worked to pass laws making schools gun-free zones and banning high capacity magazines. Seth is proud to be endorsed by the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence and be named a “Gun Sense Candidate by Mom’s Demand Action. In Congress, Seth will continue fighting to end gun violence with the same common sense approach that he has taken as Treasurer so that all children can grow up in a world free from gun violence. LOWERING THE COST OF ENERGY AND COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE Too many Rhode Islanders are making difficult choices between paying for gas and groceries, while billion-dollar energy companies are making record profits and climate change remains an immediate threat to our way of life. As Treasurer, Seth created clean energy programs at the state Infrastructure Bank that have saved taxpayer dollars, created good-paying jobs, and helped small businesses reduce cost – all while reducing fossil fuel emissions. In Congress, Seth will continue his work to lower the cost of energy by suspending the federal gas tax, holding billionaire oil companies accountable for price gouging and investing in affordable clean energy. PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY On January 6, 2021, Donald Trump incited an insurrection on the Capitol by telling his supporters to stop the 2020 election results from being certified. An armed mob vandalized our Capitol, attacked police officers, and tried to overturn the results of a free and fair election. Over a year later, we are learning even more disturbing and dangerous details and Trump is openly talking about pardoning those involved if he’s elected in 2024. Trump’s Republican allies are still fanning the flames of Trump’s “Big Lie” about voter fraud to pass more and more voting restrictions. Our democracy only works when people can make their voices heard and elect leaders who will fight for them. As a member of Congress Seth will: Fight for voting rights in Congress including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021. Hold Donald Trump and anyone else responsible for the January 6 insurrection accountable. Ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks so that they cannot get rich off of insider information. Support term limits for members of Congress. STRENGTHENING AMERICA & SUPPORTING VETERANS National Security Our government has no more basic responsibility than providing for the safety and security of our citizens. 21st century national security depends on a comprehensive, balanced approach to the full range of challenges including cybersecurity, foreign and domestic terrorism, and engagement with allies to combat destabilization abroad. Seth believes the bar should always be high for deploying American service members overseas, and our men and women in uniform must have the tools and support they need to do their jobs as safely and effectively as possible. Seth supports continued humanitarian and military aid to the people of Ukraine as they fight back against Vladimir Putin’s immoral and illegal invasion of their country. Putin’s invasion has demonstrated that our international alliances are as important as ever. American security depends on a strong Europe and a strong NATO who will stand up for democracy and against authoritarianism. Veterans We owe the freedoms we enjoy as Americans to the great sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. They deserve much more than our thanks and appreciation – they deserve high-quality health care including mental health care, affordable education and job training, and employment opportunities as they transition from military service to civilian life. As Treasurer, Seth created the BANKLocal program which encourages local banks and credit unions to make loans to Veteran owned businesses. In Congress, he will stand up for veteran’s healthcare as well as tax credits for businesses that hire veterans and expanded education and job training programs. BUILDING A STRONGER ECONOMY Americans are struggling to pay their bills, and for too long the economy has worked great for those at the top while working people are left behind. As Treasurer, Seth put thousands of Rhode Islanders to work repairing schools and building affordable clean energy projects like solar panels and wind turbines. In Congress, Seth will support policies that will expand economic opportunity for middle-class families and those working hard to join it. That means: Lowering gas prices by returning big oil company profits back into the pockets of everyday Americans who are paying too much at the pump. Bringing manufacturing jobs back to America, and reducing our dependence on foreign supply chains. Investing in clean energy infrastructure that will lower energy prices, reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and create thousands of good-paying jobs, especially in the off-shore wind industry here in RI Extending the child tax credit to put more money back in the pockets of middle class Americans. Fighting for workers’ rights including the right to organize and to have a voice in the workplace. Expanding job and career training and apprenticeship programs to prepare Rhode Islanders for good paying jobs.	”
—Seth Magaziner's campaign website (2022)

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Notable candidate endorsements by Seth Magaziner

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Kamala D. Harris  source  (D, Working Families Party)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Lost General

Notable ballot measure endorsements by Seth Magaziner

Measure	Position	Outcome
Rhode Island Question 1, Higher Education Bond Measure (March 2021)  source	Support	Approved
Rhode Island Question 1, University Narragansett Bay Campus Bond Measure (2022)  source	Support	Approved
Rhode Island Question 2, State Beaches and Water Bond Measure (March 2021)  source	Support	Approved
Rhode Island Question 3, Housing Bond Measure (March 2021)  source	Support	Approved
Rhode Island Question 6, Cultural Arts and State Preservation Grant Programs Bond Measure (March 2021)  source	Support	Approved
Rhode Island Question 7, Improvements to Industrial Facilities Infrastructure Bond Measure (March 2021)  source	Support	Approved

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Preceded by Jim Langevin (D)	U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Gina Raimondo (D)	Rhode Island General Treasurer 2015-2023	Succeeded by James Diossa (D)

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Rhode Island's current delegation to the United States Congress

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Jack Reed (D)

Sheldon Whitehouse (D)

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Gabe Amo (D)

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Seth Magaziner (D)

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