Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner
Seth Magaziner
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives; from Rhode Island's 2nd district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 3, 2023
Preceded by	James Langevin
31st General Treasurer of Rhode Island
	In office; January 6, 2015 – January 3, 2023
Governor	Gina Raimondo; Dan McKee
Preceded by	Gina Raimondo
Succeeded by	James Diossa
Personal details
Born	Seth Michael Magaziner; July 22, 1983 (age 41); Bristol, Rhode Island, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Julia McDowell (m. 2018)
Children	1
Relatives	Ira Magaziner (father)
Education	Brown University (BA); Yale University (MBA)
Website	House website

Seth Michael Magaziner (/ˈmæɡəziːnər/ MAG-ə-zee-nər;^[2] born July 22, 1983) is an American investment professional and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district since 2023.^[3]^[4] A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 31st general treasurer of Rhode Island from 2015 until 2023.^[5] Magaziner won the November 2022 election to succeed retiring representative James Langevin. in 2024, Magaziner won re-election .[1]

Early life and education

Seth Magaziner was born in Bristol, Rhode Island, on July 22, 1983, to Suzanne and Ira Magaziner.^[6]^[7] Ira is a policy advisor for politicians, governments, and non-governmental organizations.^[8] Suzanne is Catholic and Ira is Jewish.^[9]^[10] Seth is the oldest of three children.^[11]

Magaziner graduated from Milton Academy in Milton, Massachusetts, in 2002.^[12] He then attended Brown University, where he served as president of the Brown University Democrats, president of the College Democrats of Rhode Island, and as a member of the Brown University Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice.^[13]^[14] Magaziner graduated from Brown with a Bachelor of Arts in history in 2006.^[15] He received a Master of Business Administration from the Yale School of Management in 2010.^[13]^[16]

Early career

Magaziner worked as a school teacher at Creswell Elementary School in Opelousas, Louisiana, from 2006 to 2008, as a Teach For America member.^[5] In 2009, he worked as an associate at Point Judith Capital, a Rhode Island–based venture capital firm.^[17]

After graduate school, Magaziner worked at Trillium Asset Management as a vice president.^[13] Magaziner was active in the successful campaign for same-sex marriage in Rhode Island. He served as a board member of Marriage Equality Rhode Island.^[8]^[18]

Magaziner serves on the board of directors of Crossroads Rhode Island, a homeless service organization.^[19] He previously served on the board of directors of Common Cause Rhode Island.^[5]

Rhode Island General Treasurer

On October 22, 2013, Magaziner announced his candidacy for Rhode Island general treasurer.^[5] He won the Democratic nomination in the September 9 primary election, defeating former treasurer Frank Caprio.^[20] Magaziner was elected in the November 2014 general election, defeating Independent candidate Ernest A. Almonte.^[21]

In his first months in office, Magaziner developed a plan to establish the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB) to finance green infrastructure projects.^[22]

In June 2015, Magaziner launched a transparency initiative for the Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI).^[23] In 2015, the treasurer's office announced it was pursuing two class-action lawsuits against fossil fuel industry companies BP and Plains All American^[24] for oil spills that allegedly harmed investors and the environment.

In February 2016, Magaziner was selected as chair of the Financial Literacy Committee for the National Association of State Treasurers.^[25]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2022

On September 14, 2021, Magaziner announced his candidacy in the 2022 Rhode Island gubernatorial election, focusing on abortion rights, clean energy, reducing gun violence, education, and mandatory coronavirus vaccination for all state and school employees. The incumbent, Dan McKee, had not yet filed for reelection.^[26]

On January 26, 2022, Magaziner withdrew from the gubernatorial election and instead announced he would run to represent Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives after longtime incumbent James Langevin announced his retirement.^[27] Magaziner was a resident of the 1st congressional district but moved to a rented house in Cranston after his opponents criticized him for not living in the district, though federal law requires a representative only to be a resident of the state.^[28] He defeated five other candidates in the September 13 Democratic primary with 54% of the vote. On November 8, 2022, Magaziner won the general election, defeating Republican nominee Allan Fung, a former mayor of Cranston and two-time Republican nominee for governor by a vote of 101,432 (50%) to 93,969 (47%).^[29]

2024

On November 5th 2024, Magaziner won re-election to his house seat against Republican Steve Corvi by a vote of 153,439 (58%) to 109,381 (42%).[2]

Tenure

COVID-19 policy

On January 31, 2023, Magaziner voted against H.R.497, also known as the Freedom for Health Care Workers Act, which would lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.^[30]^[31]

On February 1, 2023, Magaziner voted against a resolution to end the COVID-19 national emergency.^[32]^[33]

Foreign policy

In 2023, Magaziner voted against H.Con.Res. 21, which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.^[34]^[35] Later that year, he voted against a ban on cluster munitions to Ukraine.^[36]^[37]

Traffic safety

In 2024, Magaziner introduced the Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education (BIKE) Act. The act would ensure that National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants can be used for bicycle education and safety programs.^[38]

Voting rights

On February 9, 2023, Magaziner voted against H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, which condemns the District of Columbia's plan to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections.^[39]^[40]

Donald Trump

Magaziner voted yes on H.Res. 1367 on July 24, 2024, which created a task force on the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.^[41]

Committee assignments

Electoral history

Rhode Island General Treasurer Democratic primary election, 2014
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Democratic	Seth Magaziner	80,378	66.5
Democratic	Frank Caprio	40,402	33.5

Rhode Island General Treasurer election, 2014
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Democratic	Seth Magaziner	175,902	57.1
Independent	Ernest Almonte	131,423	42.7
Write-ins	Write-ins	588	0.2

Rhode Island General Treasurer Democratic primary election, 2018
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Democratic	Seth Magaziner	93,967	100.0

Rhode Island General Treasurer election, 2018
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Democratic	Seth Magaziner	237,575	64.9
Republican	Michael Riley	127,944	35.0
Write-ins	Write-ins	539	0.1

2022 Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Seth Magaziner	100,919	50.4
	Republican	Allan Fung	93,637	46.8
	Moderate	William Gilbert	5,454	2.7
	Write-in		199	0.1
Total votes			200,209	100.00
	Democratic hold

2024 Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district election results^[42]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Seth Magaziner (incumbent)	153,439	58.2%
	Republican	Steve Corvi	109,381	41.5%
	Write-in		660	0.3%
Total votes			263,480	100.0%

Personal life

Magaziner married Julia McDowell in 2018. The couple has a son.^[43]^[44] Magaziner's father is Ira Magaziner.^[45]

References

^ "EXCLUSIVE: Sexual Predator Epstein Tied to RI's Ira Magaziner, Father of General Treasurer UPDATED".
^ Seth Magaziner for Congress: The Fight. Magaziner for Congress. August 1, 2022. Event occurs at 00:25. Retrieved August 23, 2024 – via YouTube.
^ "Swearing in as Member of the 118th Congress". Representative Magaziner. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
^ McGowan, Dan. "Speaker scramble puts Magaziner's first day in Congress in flux - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Gregg, Katherine (October 22, 2013). "Seth Magaziner announces candidacy for RI state treasurer". The Providence Journal.
^ "General Treasurer Seth Magaziner - Directory of Government Officials". Rhode Island Department of State. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
^ "Seth Magaziner '06". IE Executive MBA | Brown University. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Donnis, Ian. "Seth Magaziner considering a run for Treasurer in 2014", RIPR, May 16, 2013.
^ Kampeas, Ron (October 27, 2022). "Meet 10 Jewish candidates who could be elected to Congress for the first time this fall". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
^ RI.gov. "RIGOV". www.ri.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
^ Pearlstein, Steven (April 18, 1993). "THE MANY CRUSADES OF IRA MAGAZINER". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
^ "Class of 2002 10th Reunion" Archived February 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Milton Academy, accessed January 29, 2014.
^ ^a ^b ^c Lamb, Katherine. "Magaziner '06 to run for R.I. general treasurer", The Brown Daily Herald, October 24, 2014.
^ Jones, Brian C. "Young voters on the move" Archived September 11, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, The Providence Phoenix, October 29 – November 4, 2004.
^ Gregg, Katherine. "Seth Magaziner announces candidacy for RI state treasurer". The Providence Journal. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
^ "Ned Lamont '80 Elected Governor of Connecticut". Yale School of Management. November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
^ "Seth Magaziner kicks off run for RI governor". WPRI.com. September 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
^ Jones, Brian C. "The campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in RI", Providence Journal. ^{[dead link‍]}
^ "Board of Directors", Crossroads Rhode Island, accessed January 28, 2014. ^{[dead link‍]}
^ Kuffner, Alex. "Magaziner ends Caprio’s comeback for general treasurer", The Providence Journal, Providence, September 9, 2014. ^{[dead link‍]}
^ Parker, Paul Edward. "Political newcomer Magaziner defeats Almonte to be next R.I. general treasurer", The Providence Journal, Providence, November 5, 2014. ^{[dead link‍]}
^ "Innovative financing undergirds new RI Infrastructure Bank". newsletter.convergenceri.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
^ "Subscription Center". PIOnline. June 26, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
^ Comtois, James (November 13, 2015). "Rhode Island ERS leads class-action lawsuits against BP, Plains All American". pionline.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
^ "RI state treasurer to promote financial literacy nationwide". turnto10.com. February 6, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
^ Seth Magaziner announces run for governor, slamming 'old-time politicians' Providence Journal, Katherine Gregg, September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
^ Crandall, Brian (January 26, 2022). "Seth Magaziner announces run for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District". WJAR. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
^ Machado, Steph (August 9, 2022). "Congressional candidate Seth Magaziner moves to house in 2nd District". WPRI.com. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
^ "Democrat Seth Magaziner Defeats Republican Allan Fung in Rhode Island House Race". WSJ. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
^ "Seven Democrats join Republicans in vote to lift vaccine mandate for healthcare workers". January 31, 2023.
^ "On Passage - H.R.497: To eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on". August 12, 2015.
^ "House passes resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency". February 2023.
^ "On Passage - H.J.RES.7: Relating to a national emergency declared by". August 12, 2015.
^ "H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of … -- House Vote #136 -- Mar 8, 2023". March 8, 2023.
^ "House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria". Associated Press. March 8, 2023.
^ Sfortinsky, Sarah. “Almost 50 Democrats Snub Biden with Vote against Cluster Bombs for Ukraine.” The Hill, 14 July 2023, https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4097677-almost-50-democrats-snub-biden-with-vote-against-cluster-bombs-for-ukraine/.
^ “H.Amdt. 243 (Greene) to H.R. 2670: To Prohibit Cluster Munitions ... -- House Vote #317 -- Jul 13, 2023.” GovTrack.Us, https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/118-2023/h317. Accessed 16 July 2023.
^ Belmore, Ryan (March 30, 2024). "Rep. Magaziner introduces bill to support bicycle safety education". What's Up Newp. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
^ "House votes to overturn D.C.'s illegal immigrant voting plan". The Washington Times.
^ "H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia … -- House Vote #118 -- Feb 9, 2023".
^ "Details for H.Res. 1367: Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump". GovTrack.us. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
^ Cite error: The named reference Results was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ RI.gov. "RIGOV". www.ri.gov. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
^ "Seth Magaziner kicks off run for RI governor". WPRI.com. September 14, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
^ "EXCLUSIVE: Sexual Predator Epstein Tied to RI's Ira Magaziner, Father of General Treasurer UPDATED".

External links

Congressman Seth Magaziner official U.S. House website
Seth Magaziner for Congress campaign website

Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
Profile at Vote Smart
Appearances on C-SPAN

Party political offices
Preceded by Gina Raimondo	Democratic nominee for General Treasurer of Rhode Island 2014, 2018	Succeeded by James Diossa
Political offices
Preceded by Gina Raimondo	Treasurer of Rhode Island 2015–2023	Succeeded by James Diossa
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by James Langevin	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district 2023–present	Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by Morgan Luttrell	United States representatives by seniority 343rd	Succeeded by Rich McCormick

[1] "EXCLUSIVE: Sexual Predator Epstein Tied to RI's Ira Magaziner, Father of General Treasurer UPDATED".

[2] Seth Magaziner for Congress: The Fight. Magaziner for Congress. August 1, 2022. Event occurs at 00:25. Retrieved August 23, 2024 – via YouTube.

[3] "Swearing in as Member of the 118th Congress". Representative Magaziner. Retrieved January 3, 2023.

[4] McGowan, Dan. "Speaker scramble puts Magaziner's first day in Congress in flux - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.

[gregg-5] Gregg, Katherine (October 22, 2013). "Seth Magaziner announces candidacy for RI state treasurer". The Providence Journal.

[6] "General Treasurer Seth Magaziner - Directory of Government Officials". Rhode Island Department of State. Retrieved October 11, 2022.

[7] "Seth Magaziner '06". IE Executive MBA | Brown University. Retrieved May 2, 2021.

[donnis-8] Donnis, Ian. "Seth Magaziner considering a run for Treasurer in 2014", RIPR, May 16, 2013.

[9] Kampeas, Ron (October 27, 2022). "Meet 10 Jewish candidates who could be elected to Congress for the first time this fall". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved November 13, 2022.

[10] RI.gov. "RIGOV". www.ri.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2022.

[11] Pearlstein, Steven (April 18, 1993). "THE MANY CRUSADES OF IRA MAGAZINER". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

[milton-12] "Class of 2002 10th Reunion" Archived February 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Milton Academy, accessed January 29, 2014.

[lamb-13] Lamb, Katherine. "Magaziner '06 to run for R.I. general treasurer", The Brown Daily Herald, October 24, 2014.

[14] Jones, Brian C. "Young voters on the move" Archived September 11, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, The Providence Phoenix, October 29 – November 4, 2004.

[15] Gregg, Katherine. "Seth Magaziner announces candidacy for RI state treasurer". The Providence Journal. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

[16] "Ned Lamont '80 Elected Governor of Connecticut". Yale School of Management. November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2021.

[17] "Seth Magaziner kicks off run for RI governor". WPRI.com. September 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2022.

[18] Jones, Brian C. "The campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in RI", Providence Journal. ^{[dead link‍]}

[19] "Board of Directors", Crossroads Rhode Island, accessed January 28, 2014. ^{[dead link‍]}

[alex-20] Kuffner, Alex. "Magaziner ends Caprio’s comeback for general treasurer", The Providence Journal, Providence, September 9, 2014. ^{[dead link‍]}

[parker-21] Parker, Paul Edward. "Political newcomer Magaziner defeats Almonte to be next R.I. general treasurer", The Providence Journal, Providence, November 5, 2014. ^{[dead link‍]}

[22] "Innovative financing undergirds new RI Infrastructure Bank". newsletter.convergenceri.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.

[23] "Subscription Center". PIOnline. June 26, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2018.

[24] Comtois, James (November 13, 2015). "Rhode Island ERS leads class-action lawsuits against BP, Plains All American". pionline.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.

[25] "RI state treasurer to promote financial literacy nationwide". turnto10.com. February 6, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2018.

[26] Seth Magaziner announces run for governor, slamming 'old-time politicians' Providence Journal, Katherine Gregg, September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.

[27] Crandall, Brian (January 26, 2022). "Seth Magaziner announces run for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District". WJAR. Retrieved January 27, 2022.

[28] Machado, Steph (August 9, 2022). "Congressional candidate Seth Magaziner moves to house in 2nd District". WPRI.com. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

[:0-29] "Democrat Seth Magaziner Defeats Republican Allan Fung in Rhode Island House Race". WSJ. Retrieved November 14, 2022.

[30] "Seven Democrats join Republicans in vote to lift vaccine mandate for healthcare workers". January 31, 2023.

[31] "On Passage - H.R.497: To eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on". August 12, 2015.

[32] "House passes resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency". February 2023.

[33] "On Passage - H.J.RES.7: Relating to a national emergency declared by". August 12, 2015.

[34] "H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of … -- House Vote #136 -- Mar 8, 2023". March 8, 2023.

[35] "House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria". Associated Press. March 8, 2023.

[36] Sfortinsky, Sarah. “Almost 50 Democrats Snub Biden with Vote against Cluster Bombs for Ukraine.” The Hill, 14 July 2023, https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4097677-almost-50-democrats-snub-biden-with-vote-against-cluster-bombs-for-ukraine/.

[37] “H.Amdt. 243 (Greene) to H.R. 2670: To Prohibit Cluster Munitions ... -- House Vote #317 -- Jul 13, 2023.” GovTrack.Us, https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/118-2023/h317. Accessed 16 July 2023.

[38] Belmore, Ryan (March 30, 2024). "Rep. Magaziner introduces bill to support bicycle safety education". What's Up Newp. Retrieved April 5, 2024.

[39] "House votes to overturn D.C.'s illegal immigrant voting plan". The Washington Times.

[40] "H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia … -- House Vote #118 -- Feb 9, 2023".

[41] "Details for H.Res. 1367: Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump". GovTrack.us. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[Results-42] Cite error: The named reference Results was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[43] RI.gov. "RIGOV". www.ri.gov. Retrieved November 13, 2022.

[44] "Seth Magaziner kicks off run for RI governor". WPRI.com. September 14, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2022.

[45] "EXCLUSIVE: Sexual Predator Epstein Tied to RI's Ira Magaziner, Father of General Treasurer UPDATED".

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Seth Magaziner

Early life and education

Early career

Rhode Island General Treasurer

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2022

2024

Tenure

COVID-19 policy

Foreign policy

Traffic safety

Voting rights

Donald Trump

Committee assignments

Electoral history

Personal life

References

External links

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