John Zajac Jr. (November 15, 1932 – August 28, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 83rd district of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He also served as a member for the 13th district of the Connecticut State Senate.

Life and career

John Zajac Jr. was born in Middlefield, Connecticut, on November 15, 1932.[3] He attended St. Stanislaus Grammar School, Meriden High School and St. Bonaventure University.[4]

In 1970, Zajac was elected to represent the 13th district of the Connecticut State Senate,[5] serving until 1974. In the same year, he ran as a Republican candidate for state treasurer of Connecticut.[6] He placed second in the general election, losing to Henry E. Parker.[7]

In 1976, Zajac was elected to represent the 83rd district of the Connecticut House of Representatives,[8] serving until 1993.

Zajac died on August 28, 2023, at the age of 90.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Mudslinging". Record-Journal. Meriden, Connecticut. November 4, 1988. p. 4. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ "Zajac's son charged with murder attempt". Record-Journal. Meriden, Connecticut. April 20, 1991. p. 11. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ a b Salzo, Vincent (September 1, 2023). "Obituary: John J. Zajac Jr.; Former Meriden State Rep., State Senator". Patch. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "John Zajac Obituary (2023)". Hartford Courant. August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Register and Manual, Connecticut. Secretary of the State, 1971
  6. ^ Connecticut History: A Publication of the Association for the Study of Connecticut History · Volumes 33-35. Center for Connecticut Studies of Eastern Connecticut State College. 1992. p. 86 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "1974 Nov 5: General Election: Treasurer: State of Connecticut". Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  8. ^ The Connecticut Register and Manual: A State Calendar of Public Officers and Institutions, Brown & Gross, 1973
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Connecticut State Treasurer
1974
Succeeded by
Margaret B. Melady


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