Luis R. Sepúlveda
| Luis R. Sepúlveda | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 87th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | J. Gary Pretlow |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 11, 1964[1] Brooklyn, New York, United States[1] |
| Political party | Democratic Party[1] |
| Residence | West Farms, Bronx, New York, United States |
| Alma mater |
Hofstra University Hofstra University School of Law[1] |
| Profession | Attorney and politician |
| Website |
assembly |
Luis R. Sepúlveda (born February 11, 1964)[1] is an American attorney and politician who serves as the New York State Assemblyman from the 87th Assembly District in the Bronx, New York.
Early life and education
Luis Sepulveda was born in Brooklyn, New York.[1]
In 1988, Sepúlveda graduated from Hofstra University, located in Hempstead, New York, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the natural sciences. In 1991, he graduated from its school of law (now the Maurice A. Deane School of Law).[1]
Career
Sepulveda currently serves on the Assembly's Committees on Aging, Agriculture, Banks, Correction, Mental Hygiene and Housing. Sepulveda was the first member of the New York State Assembly to endorse future New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in the New York City Mayoral elections, 2013.[2]
Electoral History
2010 New York State Assembly
Democratic Primary for New York's 76th Assembly District
- Luis R. Sepulveda - 2,062 (43.8%)
- Peter M. Rivera - 2,626 (55.8%)
2012 New York State Assembly
Democratic Primary for New York's 87th Assembly District
- Luis R. Sepulveda - 3,162 (74.95%)
- Daniel Figueroa, III - 1,046 (24.79%)
General Election for New York's 87th Assembly District
- Luis R. Sepulveda (D) - 28,777 (96.86%)
- Michael Dennis (C) - 646 (2.17%)
- Walt Nestler (G) - 276 (0.93%)
2014 New York State Assembly
General Election for New York's 87th Assembly District
- Luis R. Sepulveda (D) - 11,095 (93.26%)
- Michael Dennis (R) - 792 (6.66%)
See also
- List of members of the New York State Assembly
- List of Hofstra University alumni
- List of people from Brooklyn, New York
- List of people from the Bronx
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Staff (undated). "Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Mayor de Blasio will attend pricey fundraiser for Bronx assemblyman". New York Daily News. 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2016-01-23.
External links
- assembly
.state , his official website with the New York State Assembly.ny .us /mem /Luis-R-Sepulveda
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by J. Gary Pretlow |
New York Assembly, 87th District 2013–present |
Incumbent |