Khaleel M. Anderson | |
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| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the31st district | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Michele Titus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1996-06-11)June 11, 1996 (age 28) Crown Heights, Brooklyn |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Far Rockaway,New York,U.S. |
| Education | Queens College (B.A.,M.A.) |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Khaleel M. Anderson (born June 11, 1996) is an American politician from the state ofNew York. ADemocrat, Anderson has represented the31st district of theNew York State Assembly, based in SoutheastQueens, since November 2020.[1][2]
Anderson was born inCrown Heights,Brooklyn, before moving with his family toFar Rockaway,Queens in 2005 due to rising rent prices.[3] Anderson graduated fromQueens College in 2019 with a degree in Urban Studies.[4]
In 2020, Anderson ran as aDemocrat for theNew York State Assembly's 31st district, which was vacated by incumbentMichele Titus to become a Civil Court judge. With the support of progressive groups and theWorking Families Party, Anderson won the Democratic primary – the real contest in the heavily-Democratic seat – over Richard David, the choice of the Queens Democratic Party, and four other candidates.[5] After easily winning the general election, Anderson became the youngest member of the Assembly in two decades, and the youngest Black member in history.
Prior to running for office, Anderson was a member of Queens Community Board 14. He also serves on theNew York City Police Department 101st Precinct Community Council and the Far Rockaway chapter of theNAACP.[6]
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