Kristin Kassner (2nd Essex)

Kristin E. Kassner is a Democratic representative for the 2nd Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, which includes the towns of Ipswich, Hamilton, Rowley, Newbury, Georgetown, and Topsfield Precinct 1. She resides in Hamilton with her husband and son. A planning professional with over 20 years of local government experience, she focuses on improving quality of life and environmental conditions in the Commonwealth. Notable achievements include winning her seat in 2022 by one vote after a recount and legal challenges against incumbent Lenny Mirra, leading to her swearing-in by Governor Maura Healey on February 3, 2023. She serves on the North Shore Water Resiliency Task Force, was Vice-Chair of the Hamilton Master Plan Committee, and is past-president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association. She is also a member of organizations such as the Institute of Certified Planners, Massachusetts Municipal Association, League of Women Voters, Mass Women’s Political Caucus, Massachusetts Audubon Society, and Essex County Trails Association.

Education and Political Experience

Education:
- Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning, Tufts University
- Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning & Geography, Miami University
- Supervisory Leadership Development Program, University of Massachusetts Boston & University of Massachusetts Amherst

Political Experience:
- Elected Massachusetts State Representative for the 2nd Essex District
- Democrat, serving in the House with an office in Room 254, State House, Boston