Simon Sefzik

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Simon Sefzik
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Member of the Washington Senate
from the 42nd district
Assumed office
January 11, 2022
Preceded byDoug Ericksen
Personal details
Born (1999-12-21) December 21, 1999 (age 22)
Ferndale, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationPatrick Henry College (BA)

Simon A. Sefzik (born December 21, 1999) is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington State Senate from the 42nd district. He assumed office on January 11, 2022.

Early life and education[]

Sefzik was born in Ferndale, Washington and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American politics and policy from Patrick Henry College.[1] Prior to attending Patrick Henry College, Simon was a four-time national forensics champion in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association.[2]

Career[]

A member of the Republican Party, Sefzik served as an intern in the office of Congressman Ted Budd and in the White House Office.[3] Sefzik was hired as a full-time staffer in the White House Management Office in 2019 and served in the White House Office until January of 2020.

On January 11, 2022, after the death of Washington State Senator Doug Ericksen, Simon was selected by the Whatcom County Council to finish Senator Ericksen's term.[4] With his appointment, Sefzik became the youngest member of the Washington State Senate. [5]

In the Washington Senate, Sefzik is a member of the Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee, the Health & Long Term Care Committee, and the Housing & Local Government Committee. [6][7][8] Sefzik's policy focus areas are agriculture, industrial development, fiscal responsibility, sensible environmental regulation, and flood relief for Whatcom Country residents.[9]

On February 9, 2022, Sefzik announced his intent retain the seat in the 2022 election. [10][11]

References[]

  1. ^ Mittendorf, Robert (11 January 2022). "Whatcom County Council names replacement for Sen. Ericksen". The Bellingham Herald. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  2. ^ Allen, Stephen. "The Road to Nationals 2021". Patrick Henry College. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Simon Sefzik - Most recent known job: Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) (May 23, 2019 - June 14, 2019), Intern - Congressional Salaries | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  4. ^ Davis, Brett. "Simon Sefzik to replace Doug Ericksen in Washington state Senate". The Center Square. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  5. ^ Allen, Stephen. "Patrick Henry College Alumnus Simon Sefzik Becomes the Youngest Senator on Record in Washington State". Patrick Henry College. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  6. ^ "The Washington State Legislature Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee". Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  7. ^ "The Washington State Legislature Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee". Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  8. ^ "The Washington State Legislature Senate Housing & Local Government Committee". Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  9. ^ Schwartz, Ralph. "Bills to help Whatcom flood victims have bipartisan backing". Cascadia Daily News. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Sen. Sefzik announces bid to retain 42nd legislative seat". Lynden Tribune. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  11. ^ Schwartz, Ralph. "22-year-old state senator announces election bid". Cascadia Daily News. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
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