Sara Novak
Sara Novak | |
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Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
In office January 4, 2021 – January 2, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Mark Sweeney |
Succeeded by | John Fitzpatrick |
Personal details | |
Born | 1978 (age 45–46) Butte, Montana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Daren |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Anaconda, Montana, U.S. |
Education | University of Montana Western (BS) Montana State University–Northern (MEd) |
Sara Novak is an American educator and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 77th district.[1] She was first elected in November 2020.
Early life and education
Novak was born and raised in Butte, Montana. After graduating from Butte High School in 1996, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Montana Western and a Master of Education in counseling from Montana State University–Northern.[1][2]
Career
Outside of politics, Novak has worked as a special education teacher in Anaconda, Montana. She is also the special education director for Great Divide Education Services, an education cooperative based in Deer Lodge, Montana.[3] Novak was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[4] She was the Democratic nominee for the 77th district in 2022, but lost to Republican John Fitzpatrick in an upset; the margin between the two was only 47.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 53. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Announcing our 2nd round of endorsements!". Carol's List. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ "Sara Novak - Montana Environmental Information Center - MEIC". meic.org. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ "Sara Novak". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ "2022 General- State Canvass Report-Legislative". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
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