Jason Knight (politician)
Jason Knight | |
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 Official portrait | |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Malik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 28, 1969 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nicole Knight |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Emerson College (BFA) Suffolk University Law School (JD) |
Jason Knight is an American politician,[1] currently serving in the Rhode Island General Assembly. He serves as Democratic member for the 67th district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the towns of Warren and Barrington.[2][3]
In 2016, Knight won the election for the 67th district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, succeeding Jan Malik, whom he defeated in the Democratic primary.[2][4]
Knight supports gun control and in 2023 he supported a bill to ban assault weapons.[5]
References
- ^ "Knight builds early, but not final, lead in House 67". The Providence Journal. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "Jason Knight (Rhode Island)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Knight". Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Nesi, Ted (October 10, 2016). "Rep. Malik launches write-in campaign after losing primary". WPRI-TV. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Assault weapons ban, safe storage bills held for further study by R.I. Judiciary Committee". Retrieved 18 April 2023.