Anthony Brindisi
Democrat Representative of New York's 22nd district
Representative
New York, district 22
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
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Congresses Served
1
House Terms
November 22, 1978 (46 years old)
Birthday
- American politician and lawyer with a background in education and law.
- Served as a U.S. Representative from 2019 to 2021 and as a member of the New York State Assembly from 2011 to 2018.
- Elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election and later ran unopposed in subsequent elections.
- Notable for defeating a Republican incumbent in the 2018 congressional election, marking a significant political shift in the district.
- His tenure included a vote to impeach a sitting president.
- Involved in various congressional committees, including Agriculture and Veterans’ Affairs.
- Co-chaired the Blue Dog Coalition and was a member of the New Democrat Coalition.
- Ran for a state Supreme Court position in 2021 but was unsuccessful.
- Appointed to the New York State Court of Claims in 2022.
- Personal background includes a family history tied to the Armenian genocide and a commitment to public service.