John J. Lawn
John J. Lawn | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 10th Middlesex District | |
| Assumed office May 11, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Koutoujian |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Merrimack College (BA) |
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
[edit]Lawn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and sociology from Merrimack College.[2]
Career
[edit]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]
In July 2025, Lawn was arrested near the Massachusetts State House after colliding with a parked pickup truck and running two stop signs.[5] He pleaded guilty to operating under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash that caused property damage and was sentenced to 45-day loss of license, and a year of probation.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ John J. Lawn. Massachusetts General Court.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ "John Lawn". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- Paine, Dan Atkinson and Laura. "Watertown councilor John Lawn wins state rep seat". The Herald News. Fall River, MA. Retrieved April 21, 2020. - ^ "Joe Biden Wins Backing of 51 Massachusetts Leaders After Democratic Debate" (PDF). www.htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com. October 18, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Riley, Neal (July 16, 2025). "Massachusetts State Rep. John Lawn arrested on drunk driving charge, says "I am deeply sorry"". CBS News Boston. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ Kazakiewich, Todd (July 17, 2025). Haynes, Veronica (ed.). "Mass. lawmaker pleads guilty to OUI, leaving scene of crash charges". WCVB. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
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