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Paul Mark
State Senate1:Massachusetts
District1:Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden
Term Start1:January 4, 2023
Predecessor1:Adam G. Hinds
State House2:Massachusetts
District2:2nd Berkshire
Term Start2:January 5, 2011
Term End2:January 4, 2023
Predecessor2:Denis Guyer
Succeeded2:Tricia Farley-Bouvier
Party:Democratic
Education:Springfield Technical Community College
Southern New Hampshire University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Suffolk University Law School
Northeastern University
Occupation:Attorney
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Legislator

Paul W. Mark is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate. He represents the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District, which includes 57 cities and towns throughout Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.[1] Paul Mark previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Before running for office, Mark was employed for over ten years as a splice-service technician at Verizon Communications. He earned several college degrees at night and on the weekends while working full-time and commuting across Massachusetts. Mark holds an associate degree in telecommunications from Springfield Technical Community College, a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from Southern New Hampshire University, a master's degree in labor relations studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School, and a doctorate in law and policy from Northeastern University. Mark has been admitted to practice as an attorney in Massachusetts since 2009. Mark is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and has held many positions in the local union including steward, political director, press secretary, and executive board member. Mark was named the 2010 Berkshire Central Labor Council Person of the Year.[2]

Mark announced his candidacy for the Massachusetts State Senate in the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden district on October 18, 2021. Former Senator Adam G. Hinds ran for Lieutenant Governor and did not seek reelection to the Senate.[3]

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  1. Web site: Senator Paul W. Mark . The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. Web site: About Rep. Mark . Paul Mark–2nd Berkshire District . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20181105224039/http://www.paulwmark.com/about-rep-mark/ . 2018-11-05.
  3. News: Launching Senate bid, state Rep. Paul Mark aims to help 'working families' . Jin . Danny . October 18, 2021.