John P. Burke is a Democrat representing District 9 in the Rhode Island State Senate, serving since his election in November 2020. Born on July 31, 1960, he is a lifelong resident of West Warwick with one daughter, Billie Burke, and a dog named Marley. He serves as Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Chair of the Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies, and is a member of the Senate Committees on Judiciary and Housing & Municipal Government. Notable achievements include sponsoring legislation signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee to outlaw child marriages in Rhode Island, advocating for children, seniors, small businesses, and taxpayers, requesting a review of the Kent County Water Authority over ratepayer concerns, and cosponsoring bills to strengthen reporting on suspected financial exploitation of seniors.

Education and Political Experience

• Professional Experience: Held IT positions at the University of Rhode Island from 1982 to present; Rhode Island State Senate, Senator - District 9 ; Deputy Democratic Leader .
• Community Involvement: Former member of Council 94 PTAA, former WWBL coach, former West Warwick Girls softball coach, former treasurer of the West Warwick Sunday Morning Slow Pitch League, former Grand Knight of Gibson Council 181 of West Warwick, and current member of West Warwick's Frontenac Club.