John Salka

John J. Salka is an American politician and respiratory therapist from the state of New York. A Republican, Salka has represented the 121st district of the New York State Assembly, based in Madison and Otsego Counties, since 2019.[1][2]

John J. Salka
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 121st district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byWilliam Magee
Personal details
Born (1954-11-14) November 14, 1954
Utica, New York
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Erin
Children2
ResidenceBrookfield, New York, U.S.
EducationMohawk Valley Community College, A.A.S.
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Career

Salka has worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years,[1] currently serving as the director of cardiopulmonary services at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.[3]

Electoral history

Salka was elected as Brookfield Town Supervisor in 2007, a position he held until 2018.[1]

In 2014, Salka ran for the New York State Assembly's 121st district, challenging long-serving incumbent Democrat William Magee.[4] Salka lost, 53-47%. He ran again against Magee in 2016, losing by a slightly narrower margin of 52-48%.[5]

Salka announced a third run for the Assembly in 2018, this time defeating Magee 51-49%. He took office on January 9, 2019.[6]

Personal life

Salka lives in Brookfield with his wife Erin. They have two children; their daughter, Emily, died in 2015.[7]

References
  1. "Assemblyman John Salka". New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. "John J. Salka". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  3. "John Salka's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. Elizabeth Doran (October 28, 2014). "Can Bill Magee, CNY's longest-serving Assembly member, survive challenge from John Salka?". Syracuse.com. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  5. Jessica Reynolds (November 9, 2016). "Magee defeats Salka again in Assembly". The Cooperstown Crier. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  6. Catie O'Toole (November 18, 2018). "GOP takes 121st Assembly seat". Times Union. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  7. "Meet John". John Salka: Candidate, NYS Assembly 121st District. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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