Justin Klekota

Biomedical Researcher in Somerville, Massachusetts

Justin Klekota is a candidate for Councilor At Large in Somerville, Massachusetts — 2025 General Election. Running as Nonpartisan.

Also running: Holly Simione, Tuesday Thomas, Marianne Walles, Jack Perenick, Kristen Strezo, Ari Iaccarino, Jonathon Link, Scott Istvan, Christopher Spicer, Ben Wheeler, Will Mbah.

Justin Klekota has been a Somerville resident for 25 years and works as a biomedical researcher, where he has helped develop treatments for cancer and worked on COVID-19 vaccines. He holds a doctorate from Harvard. Klekota is an active member of the Democratic party, serving as a re-elected member of the Democratic State Committee. He is also a climate advocate who was part of the successful lobby to pass the Massachusetts Climate Law.

Website: https://www.electjustin.org/