Lee Zeldin
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Lee Zeldin | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Tim Bishop |
Succeeded by | Nick LaLota |
Member of the New York State Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Brian X. Foley |
Succeeded by | Thomas Croci |
Personal details | |
Born | Lee Michael Zeldin January 30, 1980 East Meadow, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Diana Gidish |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Isaiah Zeldin (uncle)[1] |
Residence | Shirley, New York |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
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Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Lee Michael Zeldin (born January 30, 1980) is an American attorney, politician, and officer in the United States Army Reserve. He is a Republican. He represented New York's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023. From 2011 to 2014, Zeldin served as a member of the New York State Senate from the 3rd Senate district.
In 2022, he unsuccessfully ran for Governor of New York against the incumbent Kathy Hochul. He was seen as a possible candidate for Chair of the Republican National Committee in 2023, however decided against running.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY) Remembers Rabbi Zeldin on the House Floor". Wise Temple LA. January 31, 2019. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ↑ Otterbein, Holly (November 17, 2022). "Zeldin moves closer to bid for GOP chair". politico.com. Retrieved November 18, 2022.