Daniel Zolnikov
Daniel Zolnikov (born January 29, 1987) was a Republican member of the Montana Legislature.[1] He was elected to House District 47 which represents Billings, Montana After redistricting, he now represents House District 45.[2] He 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 the Montana Public Service Commission district 2 seat.[4] He resigned and his wife Katie Zolnikov became the Republican nominee for his seat. She is unopposed in the November 3, 2020 election.[5]
Daniel Zolnikov | |
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 45 district | |
| Assumed office January 2013 | |
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| Born | January 29, 1987 Roundup, Montana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Billings, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Montana, Missoula |
Much of his privacy legislation was emulated by other states after the Edward Snowden revelations.
He has given talks at DEF CON and Young Americans for Liberty events.
References
- http://votesmart.org/candidate/136897/daniel-zolnikov
- State of Montana. "DANIEL ZOLNIKOV (R)". Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- Forbes 30 Under 30. "Daniel Zolnikov,26". Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- Tom Lutey, "PSC candidates advance on debates about rates and coal power" Billings Gazette June 3, 2020
- See online