Julian Cyr
Julian Andre Cyr is an American politician, who was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate in 2016.[1] A Democrat, he represents the Cape and Islands district.[1] In 2017, Cyr completed John F. Kennedy School of Government program for senior executives in state and local government as a David Bohnett LGBTQ Victory Institute Leadership Fellow.
Julian Cyr | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Cape and Islands district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Wolf |
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| Born | January 19, 1986 Hyannis, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Truro, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Website | http://www.juliancyr.com/ |
A native of Truro, Massachusetts,[2] prior to his election to the senate he worked on policy and regulatory affairs for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health[2] and served as chair of the Massachusetts Commission on LGBT Youth.[3]
Election
Cyr won the primary on September 8 against Sheila Lyons. The primary was widely considered competitive, and many lawn signs were seen on Route 6 and throughout Cape Cod. Cyr won the primary 55% to 38%.
Cyr won the general election on November 8 against Tony Schiavi, after winning 57% to 43%.
References
- "Political Notes: Cyr already at work on Beacon Hill". Cape Cod Times, November 22, 2016.
- "State Senate Candidate: Julian Cyr". Vineyard Gazette, October 27, 2016.
- "People in place to help gay Cape teens deal with still-persistent backlash". Cape Cod Times, February 3, 2013.