Simon A. Sefzik (born December 21, 1999) is an American politician of the Republican Party who served as a member of the

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from the 42nd district. He assumed office on January 11, 2022.

Early life and education

Sefzik was born in Ferndale, Washington. He graduated ''

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'' with Highest Honors from Patrick Henry College, earning a

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in Government with a concentration in American Politics and Policy. Prior to attending Patrick Henry College, Simon was a four-time national high school

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champion.

Career

A member of the Republican Party, Sefzik served as an

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in the office of

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Ted Budd and in the

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during the

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. On January 11, 2022, after the death of Washington state Senator Doug Ericksen, Simon was selected by the Whatcom County Council to finish Senator Ericksen's term. With his appointment, Sefzik became the youngest member of the Washington State Senate. In the Washington Senate, Sefzik was a member of the Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee, the Health & Long Term Care Committee, and the Housing & Local Government Committee. Sefzik's policy focus areas included agriculture, affordability, fiscal responsibility, public safety, and flood relief for Whatcom Country residents. On February 9, 2022, Sefzik announced his intent to retain the seat in the 2022 election. In the 2022 general election, Sefzik narrowly lost to Democratic

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Sharon Shewmake.

References

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