Democrat · Rhode Island's 2nd District · 2026
Seth Magaziner
Magaziner began his working life teaching elementary school in Opelousas, Louisiana, before moving into finance and public office.
Biography
Seth Magaziner began his career as a public school teacher before moving into finance and public office.1 He and his wife, Julia, have two children.1 A Bristol native, he graduated from Milton Academy, earned his bachelor's degree at Brown in 2006 and completed an MBA at Yale in 2010.2
His work as an investment professional preceded eight years as Rhode Island's general treasurer.2 As treasurer, he helped lead the state's school construction initiative and expanded clean energy financing through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank.1
Magaziner entered Congress in January 2023 and serves on Natural Resources and Homeland Security.21 His legislative proposals include restricting stock trading by elected officials and guaranteeing full time workers at least two weeks of paid leave annually.1 His committee interests include Rhode Island's coastline, fisheries, clean energy and cybersecurity.1
He supports protecting Social Security and Medicare, reducing prescription costs, expanding affordable health coverage and federal protection for abortion access.1 He also advocates gun safety legislation and stronger public schools.1 Republican businessman and Marine veteran Vic Mellor is challenging him for the seat in November.3