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John J. Cronin
Politician in Massachusetts, USA

John J. Cronin

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Politician in Massachusetts, USA
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Male
Place of birth
Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
Massachusetts, USA
Education
Suffolk University Law School
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Biography

John J. Cronin is a Massachusetts state senator representing the Worcester and Middlesex district since 2021.

Political career

Cronin entered politics in 2020 to run for the Worcester and Middlesex State Senate seat against incumbent Republican Dean Tran. John is the youngest current member of the Massachusetts State Senate. He had no previous political experience but had a background in legal advocacy. His campaign focused on equitable investments in education, workforce development, and transportation. He contrasted his leadership background as an infantry officer against his opponent's ethics scandals and was unopposed in the Democratic Primary. Cronin won the general by 1227votes, returning the moderate district to Democratic representation for first time since Jennifer Flannagan's appointment to the cannabis control commission. His senatorial district comprises Berlin, Bolton, Precincts 1 & 2 of Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Sterling, Townsend and Westminster in north central Massachusetts.

Leadership and Committees

  • Chairperson, Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
  • Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
  • Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
  • Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
  • Joint Committee on Education
  • Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Military career

Cronin graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and commissioned as an army officer in 2013. A combat veteran, he served two tours in Afghanistan and reached the rank of captain.

Personal life

He was born in Leominster and grew up in neighboring Lunenburg and Fitchburg.

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