John Zajac Jr.


John Zajac Jr. was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 83rd district of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He also served as a member for the 13th district of the Connecticut State Senate.

Life and career

John Zajac Jr. was born in Middlefield, Connecticut, on November 15, 1932. He attended St. Stanislaus Grammar School, Meriden High School and St. Bonaventure University.
In 1970, Zajac was elected to represent the 13th district of the Connecticut State Senate, serving until 1974. In the same year, he ran as a Republican candidate for state treasurer of Connecticut. He placed second in the general election, losing to Henry E. Parker.
In 1976, Zajac was elected to represent the 83rd district of the Connecticut House of Representatives, serving until 1993.
Zajac died on August 28, 2023, at the age of 90.