John Kowalko
John Kowalko | |
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| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office November 8, 2006 – November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Ulbrich |
| Succeeded by | Cyndie Romer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1945 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Working Families Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Newark, Delaware |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph's Prep Temple University |
| Profession | Machinist |
| Website | Official website |
John A. Kowalko Jr. (born September 17, 1945) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2006 to 2022. He represented District 25, which covers parts of Newark, Delaware.
As one of the first progressive members of the state legislature, he helped grow the progressive movement in the state, paving the way for many new progressives in state politics. He was praised by both Democratics and Republicans for his passionate and outspoken advocacy on numerous issues, building a reputation for fighting on behalf of government accountability and working families.