Jake Blumencranz | |
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| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the15th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Montesano |
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| Born | (1996-08-07)August 7, 1996 (age 29)[1] |
| Political party | Republican Conservative |
| Residence(s) | Oyster Bay,New York |
| Alma mater | Rice University (B.A.) The London School of Economics (M.S.) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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| Website | nyassembly |
Jake Blumencranz is an American politician fromLong Island,New York. ARepublican, Blumencranz has represented the15th district in theNew York State Assembly since 2023.[2]
Blumencranz is a resident ofOyster Bay. He earned aBachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Religious Studies fromRice University and aMaster of Science in Regional Urban Planning and Economic Development fromThe London School of Economics. Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Blumencranz worked as a business executive.[2] He isJewish.[3]
In 2022, Blumencranz ran for Assembly in the 15th district on the Republican and Conservative Party lines. He defeated Democrat Amanda Field with 57.8% of the vote to her 42.2%.[4][5][6] Blumencranz emphasized that he was aMillennial, and would give a voice to the younger generation of Republicans on Long Island.[7]
Blumencranz is known for his bi-partisanship, supporting a bill which would offer $2,000 in student loan forgiveness to people who offer mental health support to the incarcerated, in an effort ofprison reform.[8] Blumencranz also co-sponsored a bill withDemocratTaylor Darling which would provideEpiPen to allfirst responders.[9] Blumencranz joined a rally against theMetropolitan Transportation Authority after they hiked taxes by $800,000,000 on his constituents and cut service to many of the communities.[10]
| New York State Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly, 15th District 2023– | Succeeded by Incumbent |
