Jason Knight (politician) explained

Jason Knight
Birth Date:28 October 1969
State House:Rhode Island
District:67th
Term Start:January 3, 2017
Preceded:Jan Malik
Spouse:Nicole Knight
Children:2
Party:Democratic
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.[4]

Knight supports gun control and in 2023 he supported a bill to ban assault weapons.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knight builds early, but not final, lead in House 67. The Providence Journal. November 8, 2016. August 14, 2022.
  2. Web site: Jason Knight (Rhode Island). Ballotpedia. August 14, 2022.
  3. Web site: Jason Knight. Rhode Island General Assembly. August 14, 2022.
  4. Web site: Rep. Malik launches write-in campaign after losing primary. Ted. Nesi. WPRI-TV. October 10, 2016. August 14, 2022.
  5. Web site: Assault weapons ban, safe storage bills held for further study by R.I. Judiciary Committee . 18 April 2023 . 45.