Daniel Zolnikov

Daniel Zolnikov (born January 29, 1987) is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021.[1] He was elected to House District 47 which represents Billings, Montana.[2]

Daniel Zolnikov
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 45th district
In office
January 7, 2013  September 2020
Preceded byTom Berry
Succeeded byKatie Zolnikov
Personal details
Born (1987-01-29) January 29, 1987
Roundup, Montana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Katie Zolnikov
Residence(s)Billings, Montana, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Montana

Career

Zolnikov 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 a seat on the Montana Public Service Commission.[4] In September 2020 he resigned to accept a position with a utility company. Subsequently, the Yellowstone County Commission appointed his wife Katie Zolnikov to replace him.[5]

He has given talks at DEF CON and Young Americans for Liberty events.

References

  1. http://votesmart.org/candidate/136897/daniel-zolnikov
  2. State of Montana. "DANIEL ZOLNIKOV (R)". Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  3. Forbes 30 Under 30. "Daniel Zolnikov,26". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  4. Tom Lutey, "PSC candidates advance on debates about rates and coal power" Billings Gazette June 3, 2020
  5. Lutey, Tom. "Katie Zolnikov replaces husband in Billings Heights House district". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved June 4, 2021.


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