Lester Chang
Lester Chang is an American politician who is the member of the New York's 49th State Assembly district, he defeated longtime Democratic incumbent Peter J. Abbate Jr. in the 2022 New York State Assembly election.[1] Although there were questions about his residency, he was nonetheless seated by the State Assembly.
Lester Chang | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 49th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Peter J. Abbate Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Bensonhurst, New York |
Political career
Chang first ran in the 2016 special election in the 65th Assembly district to succeed Sheldon Silver following his resignation due to a corruption scandal. He placed third to Yuh-Line Niou and Alice Cancel. He then ran in 2020 in the 26th State Senate district. He placed second to the incumbent Brian Kavanagh.
References
- Fink, Zack (November 30, 2022). "Assembly prepared to vote against seating Brooklyn Republican". NY1. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
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