John J. Lawn Explained

Office:	Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 10th Middlesex District
Preceded:	Peter Koutoujian
Termstart:	May 11, 2011
Alma Mater:	Merrimack College (BA)
Party:	Democratic

John J. Lawn is an American politician and businessman, currently serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party.^[1]

Education

Lawn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and sociology from Merrimack College.^[2]

Career

After the incumbent representative Peter Koutoujian resigned from the Massachusetts House to serve as Middlesex County Sheriff, Lawn won the May 11, 2011, special election to replace him. Lawn had previously been a member of the Watertown City Council and owned a real estate business.^[3] In October 2019, Lawn endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.^[4]

See also

• 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature
• 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature

Notes and References

1. http://www.malegislature.gov/People/Profile/JJL2 John J. Lawn
2. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System . 2023-09-30 . Vote Smart.
3. Web site: John Lawn. Ballotpedia. April 21, 2020.
   - Web site: Watertown councilor John Lawn wins state rep seat. Paine. Dan Atkinson and Laura. The Herald News. Fall River, MA. April 21, 2020.
4. Web site: 18 October 2019 . Joe Biden Wins Backing of 51 Massachusetts Leaders After Democratic Debate . 31 July 2024 . www.htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com.