Paul Mark
Paul W. Mark is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He represents the 2nd Berkshire District, which includes sixteen cities and towns throughout Berkshire and Franklin counties. 

Before running for office, Mark was employed for over ten years as a splice-service technician at Verizon Communications. He earned several college degrees at night and on the weekends while working full-time and commuting across Massachusetts.  Mark holds an associate degree in telecommunications from Springfield Technical Community College, a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from Southern New Hampshire University, a master's degree in labor relations Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a law degree from Suffolk University Law School, and a doctorate in law and policy from Northeastern University.  Mark has been admitted to practice as an attorney in Massachusetts since 2009.  Mark is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and has held many positions in the local union including steward, political director, press secretary, and executive board member.  Mark was named the 2010 Berkshire Central Labor Council Person of the Year.

Mark announced his candidacy for the Massachusetts State Senate in the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden district on October 18, 2021. Incumbent Senator Adam Hinds is running for Lieutenant Governor and will not seek reelection to the Senate.

See also
 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature
 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature

References

Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
People from Peru, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Democrats
Living people
California State University, Chico alumni
Southern New Hampshire University alumni
University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni
Suffolk University Law School alumni
Northeastern University alumni
21st-century American politicians
Year of birth missing (living people)