Daniel Zolnikov (born January 29, 1987) is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021.[1] He was elected to House District 47 which represents Billings, Montana.[2]
Daniel Zolnikov | |
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| Member of the Montana Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Kary |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| In office January 7, 2013 – September 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Berry |
| Succeeded by | Katie Zolnikov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1987 Roundup, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Katie Zolnikov |
| Residence(s) | Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
Career
editZolnikov is noted for pursuing pro-privacy legislation.[3] He was chairman of the House Federal Relations, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. In June 2020, he was defeated in a race for a seat on the Montana Public Service Commission.[4] In September 2020, he resigned to accept a position with an energy company. Subsequently, the Yellowstone County Commission appointed his wife Katie Zolnikov to replace him.[5] Zolnikov successfully ran for District 22 in the 2022 Montana Senate election.[6]
He has given talks at DEF CON and Young Americans for Liberty events.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- ^ State of Montana. "DANIEL ZOLNIKOV (R)". Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ Forbes 30 Under 30. "Daniel Zolnikov,26". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Tom Lutey, "PSC candidates advance on debates about rates and coal power" Billings Gazette June 3, 2020
- ^ Lutey, Tom (15 October 2020). "Katie Zolnikov replaces husband in Billings Heights House district". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Daniel Zolnikov". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
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