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{{Short description|American politician from Massachusetts}} |
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| name = Michael Kushmerek |
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| state_house1 = Massachusetts |
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| term_start1 = January 3, 2021 |
| term_start1 = January 3, 2021 |
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| predecessor1 = [[Stephan Hay]] |
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| office2 = Member of the [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts|Fitchburg]] |
| office2 = Member of the [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts|Fitchburg]] City Council |
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| term_start2 = 2014 |
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| term_end2 = 2021 |
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| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1986}} |
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| birth_place = [[Massachusetts]] |
| birth_place = [[Massachusetts]] |
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| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] |
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] |
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| spouse = Carissa |
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| residence = [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts]] |
| residence = [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts]] |
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| alma_mater = [[Fitchburg State University]] |
| alma_mater = [[Fitchburg State University]] |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.mike4rep.com/about-mike}} |
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'''Michael P. Kushmerek''' (born 1986) is an American politician in [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts]] representing [[Massachusetts Senate's Worcester and Middlesex district|3rd Worcester District]] (Fitchburg) in the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives|Massachusetts state house of representatives]].<ref>[https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/MPK1 Representative Michael P. Kushmerek<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Michael Kushmerek, Fitchburg Democrat, captures open House seat|url=https://www.telegram.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/04/michael-kushmerek-fitchburg-democrat-appears-have-captured-vacant-house-seat/6120709002/|access-date=2021-02-10|website=Worcester Telegram|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Kushmerek grew up in [[Saugus, Massachusetts|Saugus]], attended [[Fitchburg State University]], where he received a bachelor's degree in history and political science in 2008 and a master's degree in history in 2013.<ref name=autogenerated1>[https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/MPK1/Biography Representative Michael P. Kushmerek<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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== Political career == |
== Political career == |
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Kushmerek was elected ward 4 representative |
Kushmerek was elected ward 4 representative in the Fitchburg City council in 2014, in 2016 He was elected city council president, in 2019 he was elected [[Councillor|councilor]] at large.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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In 2020, Kushmerek was elected to represent the 3rd Worcester District (Fitchburg and Lunenburg, Precinct B) in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to succeed fellow Democrat Stephan Hay, defeating Republican Glenn Fossa. He was sworn in on January 6, 2021.<ref>[https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2020/11/07/cronin-kushmerek-emerge-victorious-after-final-fitchburg-votes-counted-friday-night/ Cronin, Kushmerek emerge victorious after final Fitchburg votes counted Friday night<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Murray|first=Stephanie|title=NEW SESSION begins on BEACON HILL — FURLOUGHS hit MBTA staff — NEW VIRUS STRAIN likely in Mass.|url=https://politi.co/2LqTunv|access-date=2021-02-10|website=POLITICO|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Kushmerek is married to Carissa (Scottfenton) Kushmerek. Before his election, he worked as a director at [[Northeastern University]], [[Worcester Polytechnic Institute]], and [[Fitchburg State University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mike4rep.com/about-mike|title = ABOUT MIKE | Mike Kushmerek Candidate State Representative}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=February 2021}} |
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==See also== |
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* [[2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:44, 30 November 2024
Michael Kushmerek | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 3rd Worcester district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Stephan Hay |
Member of the Fitchburg City Council | |
In office 2014–2021 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1986 (age 37–38) Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Fitchburg State University |
Website | www |
Michael P. Kushmerek (born 1986) is an American politician in Fitchburg, Massachusetts representing 3rd Worcester District (Fitchburg) in the Massachusetts state house of representatives.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Kushmerek grew up in Saugus, attended Fitchburg State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in history and political science in 2008 and a master's degree in history in 2013.[3]
Political career
[edit]Kushmerek was elected ward 4 representative in the Fitchburg City council in 2014, in 2016 He was elected city council president, in 2019 he was elected councilor at large.[3]
In 2020, Kushmerek was elected to represent the 3rd Worcester District (Fitchburg and Lunenburg, Precinct B) in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to succeed fellow Democrat Stephan Hay, defeating Republican Glenn Fossa. He was sworn in on January 6, 2021.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]Kushmerek is married to Carissa (Scottfenton) Kushmerek. Before his election, he worked as a director at Northeastern University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Fitchburg State University.[6][better source needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Representative Michael P. Kushmerek
- ^ "Michael Kushmerek, Fitchburg Democrat, captures open House seat". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ a b Representative Michael P. Kushmerek
- ^ Cronin, Kushmerek emerge victorious after final Fitchburg votes counted Friday night
- ^ Murray, Stephanie. "NEW SESSION begins on BEACON HILL — FURLOUGHS hit MBTA staff — NEW VIRUS STRAIN likely in Mass". POLITICO. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "ABOUT MIKE | Mike Kushmerek Candidate State Representative".
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Fitchburg State University alumni
- People from Saugus, Massachusetts
- Politicians from Fitchburg, Massachusetts
- 1987 births
- 21st-century members of the Massachusetts General Court
- Massachusetts State House of Representatives stubs