Draft:Nick Schultz (politician)
Nick Schultz | |
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| Member-elect of the California State Assembly from the 44th district | |
| Assuming office December 2, 2024 | |
| Succeeding | Laura Friedman |
| Mayor of Burbank | |
| Assumed office December 18, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Konstantine Anthony |
| Vice Mayor of Burbank | |
| In office December 20, 2022 – December 18, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Konstantine Anthony |
| Succeeded by | Nikki Perez |
| Member of the Burbank City Council | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Emily Gabel-Luddy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1988 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Oregon (B.A.) University of Oregon School of Law (J.D.) |
Nick Schultz (born August 27, 1988) is an American politician and prosecutor who is currently a member-elect of the California State Assembly since 2024. He was previously a member of the Burbank City Council, serving as Vice Mayor from 2022 to 2023 and as Mayor from 2023 until 2024.
Early life and education
Schultz was born on August 27, 1988 and raised by a single mother. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's and earned a juris doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. He became active in Burbank and Los Angeles County Democratic clubs prior to running for Burbank City Council.[1]
Political career
In 2020, Schultz ran for the Burbank City Council in his first run for office.[2] He placed second behind Konstantine Anthony, being elected to the City Council.[3] In December 2023, Schultz was elected as Mayor of Burbank by the Burbank City Council, succeeding Konstantine Anthony.[4]
In 2024, Schultz announced his candidacy for the 2024 California State Assembly election in order to succeed Laura Friedman.[5][6] Schultz led the primary in the final results, advancing to the general election with Republican Tony Rodriguez.[7]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Primary | General | Result | Swing | Ref. | ||||||
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| Total | % | P. | Total | % | P. | ||||||||
| 2020 | Burbank City Council | Nonpartisan | 13,086 | 15.3% | 2nd | Won | N/A | [8] | |||||
| 2024 | California State Assembly | Democratic | 31,070 | 28.3% | 1st | TBD | TBD | TBD | [9] | ||||
References
- ^ Love, Marianne (October 16, 2020). "Election 2020: Eight candidates running for two seats on Burbank City Council". Los Angeles Daily News.
- ^ Pilla, Sarah (September 10, 2020). "COVID-19 is Challenging How Election Campaigns are Able to Canvass". Spectrum News 1.
- ^ Love, Marianne (November 4, 2020). "A fresh face, Konstantine Anthony, snares the spotlight in Burbank City Council race". Los Angeles Daily News.
- ^ Schlepp, Travis (December 18, 2023). "City of Burbank gets new mayor". KTLA.
- ^ Scauzillo, Steve (February 8, 2024). "2024 Elections: Eight seek Assembly District 44 open seat in San Fernando Valley". Los Angeles Daily News.
- ^ Nelson, Laura J. (February 1, 2024). "Your guide to California's Assembly District 44 race: San Fernando Valley". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Harter, Clara (March 5, 2024). "Election 2024: Semi-final results in for LA-area state Assembly races". Los Angeles Daily News.
- ^ "2020 Los Angeles County election results". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Tuesday March 5, 2024 - California Presidential Primary Election - Unofficial Election Results".