Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi has officially stepped down from his leadership role and has applied to serve on the state's Supreme Court.
The Democratic caucus voted Thursday to endorse House Majority Leader Christopher Blazejewski (pictured) to succeed Shekarchi as speaker and representative Katherine Kazarian as majority leader.
In a statement, Governor Dan McKee offers his congratulations to Blazejewski and Kazarian, saying he is looking forward to working with them in their new roles.
(Photo: Rhode Island House of Representatives)