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Samuel Rodarte
Jr.

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTOffice of the Senate Democratic Leader

Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Senate Democratic Leader (since January 2021), focusing on immigration legislation and border matters. MIT graduate with double majors in aerospace engineering and Latin American/Latino studies, and a minor in political science. Previously served as legislative aide to U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.), advising on higher education, tax policy, immigration, and science. Son of Mexican immigrants from Brownsville, Texas.

Last full-year salary

$153,130

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

10.2y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$915,540

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Employment History

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LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Jan 19, 2021 to Present
COUNSEL
Senate
Oct 1, 2025 to Feb 9, 2026
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER
Senate
Feb 22, 2019 to Jan 18, 2021
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Beto O'Rourke
forDBeto O'Rourke · Democratic · Texas 16th District
House
Dec 19, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018
LEGISLATIVE AIDE
Office of Representative Michael E. Capuano
forDMichael E. Capuano · Democratic · Massachusetts 7th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 18, 2017

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Earlier career

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Legislative Aide
Office of U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano

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