John Salka
American politician
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John J. Salka is an American politician and respiratory therapist from the state of New York. A Republican, Salka has represented the 121st district of the New York State Assembly, based in Madison and Otsego Counties, since 2019.[1][2]
John Salka | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 121st district | |
| In office January 9, 2019 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | William Magee |
| Succeeded by | Joe Angelino (residtricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1954 Utica, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Erin |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Mohawk Valley Community College (AS) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | State Assembly website Campaign website |
Career
Salka has worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years,[1] currently serving as the director of cardiopulmonary services at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.[3]
Electoral history
Salka was elected as Brookfield Town Supervisor in 2007, a position he held until 2018.[1]
In 2014, Salka ran for the New York State Assembly's 121st district, challenging long-serving incumbent Democrat William Magee.[4] Salka lost, 53-47%. He ran again against Magee in 2016, losing by a slightly narrower margin of 52-48%.[5]
Salka announced a third run for the Assembly in 2018, this time defeating Magee 51-49%. He took office on January 9, 2019.[6]
Personal life
Salka lives in Brookfield with his wife, Erin. They had two children, a son and a daughter. Their daughter died of brain cancer in 2015.[7]