John Burke (Rhode Island politician)

John P. Burke (born July 31, 1960) is an American politician serving as a member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 9th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 5, 2021.

Early life and education
A native of West Warwick, Rhode Island, Burke graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School in 1978. He earned an associate degree in computer science from the Community College of Rhode Island.

Career
Burke worked as a computer operator for Puritan Life Insurance before joining the University of Rhode Island in 1982. At URI, Burke worked as a programmer and database technician before retiring in 2021. He was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in November 2020 and assumed office in January 2021.