Anthony Brindisi

Anthony Brindisi
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 119th district
Assumed office
September 14, 2011
Preceded by RoAnn Destito
Personal details
Born (1978-11-22) November 22, 1978
Utica, New York, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Erica McGovern
Children 2
Education Mohawk Valley Community College
Siena College (BA)
Albany Law School (JD)

Anthony Brindisi (born November 22, 1978) is an American politician, attorney, and Democratic New York State Assembly member from Utica, New York who represents New York's 119th Assembly District. Prior to his election to the Assembly in 2011, Brindisi served on the Utica School Board and practiced as an attorney.[1]

On June 28, 2017, Brindisi announced he would seek the Democratic nomination in the race for the 22nd Congressional District of New York in 2018.[2]

Early life and education

Brindisi was born in Utica, New York to Louis and Jacqueline Brindisi in 1978. His mother died of cancer when he was four years old.[3] He attended Mohawk Community College before graduating from Siena College in 2000 and later received his law degree from Albany Law School in 2004.[4] He joined the law firm his father founded and later won election to the Utica School Board.[5]

New York State Assembly

Following the appointment of Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito as Commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services, Brindisi won a special election to replace her to represent the 119th Assembly District, beating Republican Gregory Johnson on September 13, 2011.[6][7] He was unopposed in the 2012 general election, running on the Democratic, Working Families Party, and Independence Party of New York State fusion ticket. He was also unchallenged in 2014 and 2016.[8]

Brindisi has a 100% rating from the National Rifle Association due to his vote against the NY SAFE Act, a gun control law written in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.[9]

2018 U.S. House election

Brindisi announced that he would run for Congress in New York's 22nd congressional district, which is held by incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney of New Hartford. In the first two quarters of fundraising since July 2017, he raised $18,000 more than Tenney. At the end of 2017, Tenney had $573,486 in cash on hand but still owed $170,000 from her previous campaign. Brindisi ended the year with $581,851.[10]

Personal life

Brindisi lives with his wife, Erica, and two children in Utica.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ "New York State Assembly - Member Section". Assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Supporters say Brindisi receptive to residents needs, concerns". Rome Sentinel. June 28, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  3. ↑ Jacqueline Sylvia “Jackie” Frattesi Brindisi, Find a Grave. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  4. ↑ Anthony Brindisi announces Assembly candidacy, Observer-Dispatch, March 4, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Anthony Brindisi for Congress". Anthony Brindisi for Congress. September 22, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  6. ↑ UPDATED: Primary election results for Oneida, Herkimer counties, Observer-Dispatch, September 13, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  7. ↑ 6 of 6 Dems capture NY Assembly special elections, Wall Street Journal, (AP), September 13, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  8. ↑ New York District 119 State Assembly Results: Anthony Brindisi Wins, New York Times, August 1, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  9. ↑ Lewis, Rebecca (March 28, 2018). "Giffords-endorsed Anthony Brindisi has a 100 percent rating from the NRA". City & State New York. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  10. ↑ Tenney's Porter comments draw Democratic fire, Politico, Nick Niedzwiadek, February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  11. ↑ "New York State Assembly | Anthony Brindisi". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  12. ↑ 2016 General Election Anthony Brindisi, Poll Vault. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
Political offices
Preceded by
RoAnn Destito		 New York State Assembly, 119th District
2011–present		 Incumbent
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