Seth Magaziner

Seth Michael Magaziner (born July 22, 1983) is an American politician and former investment professional serving as the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district since 2023. A Democrat, he previously held the office of Rhode Island General Treasurer from 2015 to 2023, where he focused on economic growth, pension management, and shareholder activism on issues like climate risk disclosure. Born and raised in Bristol, Rhode Island, Magaziner graduated from Brown University with a degree in history in 2006 and earned an MBA from Yale University; he began his professional career as a public school teacher in rural Louisiana before transitioning to finance. In Congress, he has prioritized legislation to reduce prescription drug costs and secure federal funding for infrastructure and education in his district. Magaziner's tenure has included controversies, notably his decision in 2025 to forgo relocating to Rhode Island's 2nd district despite a campaign pledge to do so, drawing criticism for inconsistency with constituent expectations.

Magaziner grew up in Bristol, a town renowned for its annual Fourth of July celebration, often called America's most patriotic town, which instilled early lessons in public service and community involvement. His mother's active role in local events, such as serving as chief marshal for the 2020 Bristol Fourth of July parade, reflected the family's civic engagement. With a mixed religious heritage—his father Jewish and mother Catholic—Magaziner has described himself as ethnically Jewish without religious affiliation.

Seth Magaziner is the son of Ira Magaziner, a policy advisor who worked on health care initiatives during the Clinton administration. His mother is Catholic and his father is Jewish; Magaziner has described himself as ethnically Jewish without a religious affiliation. His parents, both college graduates, established a business in Rhode Island after which they raised their family there.