Richard A. Licht

Richard A. Licht (born March 25, 1948) is an American judge and lawyer who served as the Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island from 1985 to 1989. A Democrat, he previously served in the Rhode Island State Senate from 1973 to 1984. He is an alumnus of Harvard Law School.[1][2] His uncle, Frank Licht, served as Governor of Rhode Island from 1969 to 1973.

Richard A. Licht
Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court
Assumed office
August 27, 2014
Appointed byLincoln Chafee
63rd Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
In office
January 1985 – January 1989
GovernorEdward D. DiPrete
Preceded byThomas R. DiLuglio
Succeeded byRoger N. Begin
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
In office
1973–1984
Personal details
Born (1948-03-25) March 25, 1948
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRoanne Sragow Licht
Alma materHarvard University (A.B.) Harvard Law School (J.D.)
OccupationJudge

In 2011, Licht was appointed by Gov. Lincoln Chaffee as the Director of Administration of Rhode Island.

In 2014, he was appointed as a Rhode Island Superior Court judge.[3]

In 2023, Licht was struck by a car as a pedestrian near the Rhode Island State House. [4] He sustained serious injuries but made a successful recovery and returned to the bench after six months. [5]

Early Life

Richard Licht was born to Julius Licht and Irene Lash Licht in Providence, RI. He is the grandson of Jewish refugees who fled from Tsarist Russia.

Political Career

Licht made his foray into politics contributing to the gubernatorial campaign of his uncle, Frank Licht.

He was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1972, representing the East Side of Providence.

He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1984, serving under Gov. Edward D. DiPrete.

Licht ran unsuccessful campaigns for United States Senate in the 1988 United States Senate election in Rhode Island, in which he won the Democratic primary, and in the 2000 United States Senate election in Rhode Island.

Licht was a champion of Progressive causes such as reproductive access, paid parental leave, and domestic violence prevention.

Personal Life

Richard Licht is a devoted husband and father of four. He is an avid golfer and four-time club champion of Ledgemont Country Club.

References
  1. "Richard Licht, man of many roles, sworn in as R.I. Superior Court judge".
  2. Maisel, Louis Sandy (2001). Jews in American Politics. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9780742501812.
  3. http://www.providencejournal.com/news/courts/20140827-richard-licht-man-of-many-roles-sworn-in-as-r.i.-superior-court-judge.ece
  4. "RI Judge Licht remains in serious condition after being struck by car near State House".
  5. "Only on 10: Superior Court Judge Richard Licht, struck by car, shares story of recovery".


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