John DeSimone
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 Island House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon D. Fox |
| Succeeded by | Marcia Ranglin-Vassell |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives 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 | November 26, 1960 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Anthony DeSimone |
| Residence(s) | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Providence College Suffolk University Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
John J. DeSimone (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.