James Langevin
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James R. "Jim" Langevin (born April 22 1964) in Providence, Rhode Island is a politician from Rhode Island. He is a member of the United States Democratic Party. He was a member of the Rhode Island state assembly from 1988 until 1994, secretary of state of Rhode Island from 1995 until 2001, and has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2001, representing the state's 2nd Congressional district. (map (http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/ri02_109.gif))
Langevin has been unable to walk since 1980, when, at the age of 16, he was seriously injured in an accidental shooting. He uses a wheelchair, and is known as an advocate for people with disabilities. On July 27, 2004, he spoke to the Democratic National Convention, largely on the subject of disabilities.
Langevin is a devout Roman Catholic and is one of the few Democrats in Congress who is strongly pro-life. Langevin, who had been discussed as a potential challenger to liberal Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee in 2006, is now unlikely to mount such a challenge, largely due to pressure from NARAL Pro-Choice America, a traditionally Democratic advocacy group that lobbies for a woman's right to choose. The group endorsed Chafee's re-election, although more liberal Democrats, such as Rhode Island Secretary of State Matt Brown, have launched candidacies for Chafee's seat.
External link
- Official site (http://www.house.gov/langevin/)