Edward Braunstein
| Edward Braunstein | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 26th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Ann-Margaret Carrozza |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 21, 1981[1] Manhasset, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Bayside, Queens[2] |
| Alma mater |
SUNY Albany New York Law School[2] |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
| Website | Official website |
Edward C. "Ed" Braunstein (born April 21, 1981) is an American politician from Bayside, Queens. He is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 26th Assembly District in Queens, New York.[1]
Braunstein received a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the State University of New York at Albany. After college he worked as a Legislative Assistant in the New York City office of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, while also attending evening classes at New York Law School. He passed the bar exam in February 2009.[2]
He has served on Queens Community Board 11 and was a member of its Parks Committee and Education Committee.[2]
Braunstein won a September 2010 Democratic primary election to replace retiring Assembly member Ann-Margaret Carrozza.[1] In the November 2010 general election he defeated the Conservative-Republican candidate by a vote of 15,264 to 11,043.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 "Edward C. Braunstein: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
- ↑ NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 2, 2010. Accessed January 19, 2011.
External links
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Ann-Margaret Carrozza |
New York State Assembly, 26th District January 1, 2011 – present |
Incumbent |