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Sara Novak

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

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]

She was elected to the Montana Senate in 2024, to serve in the 36th district.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 53. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Announcing our 2nd round of endorsements!". Carol's List. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  3. ^ "Sara Novak - Montana Environmental Information Center - MEIC". meic.org. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  4. ^ "Sara Novak". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  5. ^ "2022 General- State Canvass Report-Legislative". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Montana Secretary of State". electionresults.mt.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-13.