Lee Zeldin
Lee Michael Zeldin (born January 30, 1980) is an American attorney, politician, and officer in the United States Army Reserve. He is a Republican. He represented New York's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023. From 2011 to 2014, Zeldin served as a member of the New York State Senate from the 3rd Senate district.
Lee Zeldin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Bishop |
| Succeeded by | Nick LaLota |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Brian X. Foley |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Croci |
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| Born | Lee Michael Zeldin January 30, 1980 East Meadow, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Diana Gidish |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Isaiah Zeldin (uncle)[1] |
| Residence | Shirley, New York |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
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| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
In 2022, he unsuccessfully ran for Governor of New York against the incumbent Kathy Hochul. He was seen as a possible candidate for Chair of the Republican National Committee in 2023, however decided against running.[2]
References
- "Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY) Remembers Rabbi Zeldin on the House Floor". Wise Temple LA. January 31, 2019. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- Otterbein, Holly (November 17, 2022). "Zeldin moves closer to bid for GOP chair". politico.com. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
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