Jonathan Zlotnik
Jonathan "Jon" D. Zlotnik (born May 7, 1990) is an American politician, who has served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 2013.[1]
Jonathan Zlotnik | |
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 Portrait of Zlotnik. | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Worcester district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Richard M. Bastien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jonathan D. Zlotnik May 7, 1990 United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Gardner, Massachusetts, United States |
| Education | University of Massachusetts Lowell |
| Website | www |
Early years
Born to Michael and Mary Ann, Zlotnik graduated from Gardner High School in 2008 and then from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2012.[2] His thesis was titled "Actors at the End of a Bad Play: The Struggle for Polish Independence, 1796-1945."[3]
Political career
Zlotnik gained initial political experience as a summer aide in 2007 and 2008 for Robert Rice.[4]
In 2012, Zlotnik launched a campaign for the 2nd Worcester seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, while he was still a senior in college.[5] Zlotnik ultimately defeated Republican nominee, Richard M. Bastien, in the election, and deferred plans to study at Suffolk University Law School and join the United States Navy. He now serves on the Joint Committee on Education.[6]
In 2020, Zlotnik endorsed Joe Biden and his presidential campaign, as well as Ed Markey for the 2020 Senate election in Massachusetts.[7] In 2022, Zlotnik endorsed Lori Trahan for a seat in the House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts.
Zlotnik is running for the Worcester and Hampshire district seat in the Massachusetts Senate in the wake of the news that incumbent Democrat Anne Gobi will resign in June to take over as the state's Director of Rural Affairs.[8]
References
- Barnes, George (9 Nov 2012). "New lawmaker Jon Zlotnik, 22, prepares to take up mantle". Telegram & Gazette. Worcester. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- "Representative Jonathan D. Zlotnik Biography". The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- Zlotnik, Jonathan D. (May 2, 2012). "Actors at the End of a Bad Play: The Struggle for Polish Independence 1796-1945". uml.digication.com.
- Barnes, George (November 7, 2012). "Zlotnik ousts Bastien in 2nd Worcester District". telegram.com.
- Sweeney, Emily (April 3, 2014). "Young College Grads, Doing it Their Way". www.uml.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- Mansfield, Andrew (May 1, 2019). "State Rep. Jon Zlotnik talks about the recently passed House budget". The Gardner News. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- Buell, Spencer (July 30, 2020). "In the Endorsement Battle with Joe Kennedy, Ed Markey Is Winning". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- "Kate Campanale Considering Run For Massachusetts Senate". NewBostonPost. Retrieved 27 May 2023.