Kristin Kassner

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Kristin Kassner
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Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
for the 2nd Essex District
Incumbent
Assumed office
February 3, 2023

Kristin E. Kassner (born November 22, 1978) is a current member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 2nd Essex District. [1] In 2022 Kassner challenged incumbent Rep. Lenny Mirra. After the initial counting of votes, Kassner lost the election by 10 votes. However, following a hand recount, totals shifted to reflect a one-vote victory for Kassner. [2] [3] [4] [5] Following litigation, appeals, and a review by a special committee of the House of Representatives, Rep. Kassner was sworn in by Governor Maura Healey on Friday, February 3, 2023. [6] [7] [8]

Election and recount

After the November 8, 2022, election, incumbent Lenny Mirra was declared the winner of the 2nd Essex District by 10 votes. Kassner petitioned and filed for a hand recount in all six communities in the 2nd Essex District. After the recount, it was determined that Kassner received one more vote than Mirra. [7] [8]

Mirra contested the recount, alleging that count irregularities and human error led to an erroneous election tally. Mirra also contested several ballot on the basis that the intent of the voter was not properly ascertained. [6]

After a review of Mirra’s lawsuit, the Essex County Superior Court decided that the jurisdiction of the matter rested with the House of Representatives itself. A special committee investigated Mirra’s claims and in a 2–1 committee vote, the panel recommended that the House seat Rep. Kassner. [8] She was sworn in on February 3, 2023. [6]

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