Joe DeStefano
Joseph DeStefano is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 3rd district since 2019. The district includes portions of the town of Brookhaven, including Bellport and Mastic Beach in Suffolk County on Long Island. DeStefano is a Republican.
Joe DeStefano | |
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| Member of the New York Assembly from the 3rd District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | L. Dean Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Medford, New York |
Since 1980, he has served as an active member of the Medford Fire Department, and in 1996, DeStefano was first elected Commissioner of the Medford Fire District.[1] Prior to elected office, DeStefano served as a Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Communication Supervisor.[2] He is married with two children and one grandchild.[3]
In 2018, Assembly member L. Dean Murray decided to run for the state Senate, where Thomas Croci was retiring.[4] As a result, DeStefano announced his intentions to run for Murray's Assembly seat.[5]
While the seat was considered competitive, Democrats did not field a strong candidate, and despite it being an overwhelmingly Democratic year, DeStefano defeated Democrat Clyde Parker 54% to 46%.[6]
References
- FUENTES, NICOLE. "New York State Assembly- 3rd District Candidate Joe DeStefano (R)". www.longislandadvance.net. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
- Br, Rick; rick.br; October 2; Am, 2018 11:23. "Joseph DeStefano gets Suffolk AME backing in 3rd Assembly District". Suffolk AME. Retrieved 2019-02-06.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "Joseph P. DeStefano | General Election, November 6, 2018". Newsday. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
- SMITH, TARA. "Dean Murray announces bid for state Senate Teaser-". www.longislandadvance.net. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
- FUENTES, NICOLE. "Zeldin voted into third term; DeStefano wins big". www.longislandadvance.net. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
- "Our Campaigns - NY Assembly 03 Race - Nov 06, 2018". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
