Judy Griffin
Judy Griffin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Brian F. Curran |
| In office January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Brian F. Curran |
| Succeeded by | Brian F. Curran |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Rockville Centre, New York, US |
| Alma mater | SUNY Oneonta (BA) |
| Website | Official website |
Judy Griffin is an American politician and author who represents the 21st district in the New York State Assembly.[1] The district is located in Nassau County on Long Island.[2] A Democrat, Griffin was first elected to the Assembly in 2018, was re-elected in 2020, was unseated in 2022, and won her seat back in 2024.
Education and career
[edit]Griffin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics with minors in Political Science and Communication from the State University of New York at Oneonta.[3] An integrative health coach, Griffin founded a health coaching business and co-founded a corporate wellness business.[4] In 2014, she published a book entitled Flourish Beyond 50: Your Path to Vibrant Living.[5] Griffin also served as Director of Community Outreach for state Senator Todd Kaminsky.[6]
In 2018, Griffin ran for New York State Assembly in District 21 against incumbent Republican Brian F. Curran of Lynbrook, New York, who had held the seat since 2010.[7] In the 2018 New York state elections, Griffin unseated Curran.[8] In the 2020 New York State Assembly elections, Griffin sought re-election and defeated Republican Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.[9] In the 2022 New York State Assembly elections, Griffin narrowly lost her seat to Curran in a rematch[7] by a margin of 138 votes (50.1% to 49.9%).[10] Griffin ran for the Assembly again in 2024, winning the Democratic primary by a wide margin[2] and unseating Curran in the general election.[8]
In the Assembly, Griffin has supported reproductive rights, the Red Flag Gun Law, and New York's Equal Rights Amendment.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Griffin and her husband, Mike, have resided in Rockville Centre, New York for over 30 years. The Griffins have four children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Assemblywoman Judy Griffin - Biography". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Malaszczyk, Michael (June 26, 2024). "Nassau County Primary Election Results: Siela Bynoe Defeats Taylor Darling In Primary To Replace Kevin Thomas". longislandpress.com.
- ^ "Judy Griffin defeats Brian Curran in 21st A.D." Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "New York State Assembly, 21st District". longisland.news12.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ Offner, Daniel (March 13, 2024). "Judy Griffin looks to take back Assembly district". liherald.com.
- ^ "Brian Curran falls to Judy Griffin in 21st Assembly District". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ a b Fiebert, Ben (November 16, 2022). "Brian Curran reclaims his seat in Assembly District 21". liherald.com.
- ^ a b Galdamez, Hernesto (November 6, 2024). "In Baldwin, Democratic candidates sweep key races on Election Night". liherald.com.
- ^ "2020 New York State Assembly District 21 Election Results". dispatch.com. December 18, 2020.
- ^ "Past Election Results". elections.ny.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Offner, Daniel (November 5, 2024). "Griffin focuses on education and equal rights". liherald.com.
