Daniel Zolnikov

Daniel Zolnikov (born January 29, 1987) is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021.[1] He was elected to House District 47 which represents Billings, Montana.[2]

Daniel Zolnikov
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 2, 2023
Succeeded byDouglas Kary
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 45th district
In office
January 7, 2013 – September 2020
Preceded byTom Berry
Succeeded byKatie Zolnikov
Personal details
Born (1987-01-29) January 29, 1987
Roundup, Montana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKatie Zolnikov
Residence(s)Billings, Montana, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Montana

Career

Zolnikov is noted for pursuing pro-privacy legislation.[3] He was chairman of the House Federal Relations, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. In June 2020, he was defeated in a race for a seat on the Montana Public Service Commission.[4] In September 2020, he resigned to accept a position with an energy company. Subsequently, the Yellowstone County Commission appointed his wife Katie Zolnikov to replace him.[5] Zolnikov successfully ran for District 22 in the 2022 Montana Senate election.[6]

He has given talks at DEF CON and Young Americans for Liberty events.

References
  1. "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. State of Montana. "DANIEL ZOLNIKOV (R)". Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  3. Forbes 30 Under 30. "Daniel Zolnikov,26". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  4. Tom Lutey, "PSC candidates advance on debates about rates and coal power" Billings Gazette June 3, 2020
  5. Lutey, Tom. "Katie Zolnikov replaces husband in Billings Heights House district". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  6. "Daniel Zolnikov". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 24, 2023.


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