For immediate release
June 30, 2008
Contact:
Russell Bennett - Senate Democratic Caucus Campaign Director - 317-231-7118
Mike Cesnik running for Senate District 35 Seat
At a caucus held Thursday, June 26, 2008, Mike Cesnik, a Decatur Township resident and psychotherapist, was chosen as the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 35.
"The voters of District 35 deserve to make the choice in which candidate will best represent them," said Cesnik. "For too long they have been represented by a career politician who is out of touch with their needs.
I've spent my adult life helping others, and that is what I will continue to do as the new State Senator for the district."
Cesnik works for Centerstone, a mental health center in Mooresville. He has worked for other treatment centers and social service organizations over the years, including Big Brothers in Indianapolis.
Cesnik earned his bachelor's degree from St. Meinrad College. He earned an MS in marriage and family therapy from Butler University and his MAT from Notre Dame.
Cesnik and his wife Jackie are active members of St. Ann Catholic Church. They serve on the building committee and he leads a study group.
Cesnik also volunteers for St. Vincent DePaul and tutors children at Stephen Decatur Elementary School. He serves as the secretary of the Decatur Township Democrat Club.
The Cesniks have been married for 41 years and have five children and six grandchildren.
Senate District 35 includes portions of Decatur and Wayne Townships in Marion County, and also portions of Johnson and Morgan Counties. The seat is currently held by Republican Senator R. Michael Young.
