ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS UNANIMOUSLY RE-ELECT ED RA AS MINORITY LEADER

The Assembly Minority Conference today unanimously re-elected Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) as minority leader.  The vote was held today, at the Capitol ahead of the upcoming 2027 Legislative Session.

“I’m honored to have the support of my colleagues to continue in this role.  Their faith and confidence mean a great deal, and I consider it a privilege to work alongside such a talented group of individuals so deeply committed to serving the people of our state,” said Leader Ra.  “Eleven new members will join our Conference this year, including five women, bringing fresh ideas, energy and valuable perspectives.  Republicans know there is important work ahead, and I know this Conference is eager to get started–—both in their home districts and in Albany.”

Leader Ra was first elected to the Assembly in 2010.  In February, he was unanimously elected leader of the Minority Conference, the youngest person to hold the position in approximately 60 years.  Throughout his tenure in the Assembly, he has held several key roles within the Conference, including ranking minority member on the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, assistant minority leader pro tempore and ranking member of the Assembly Education Committee.  Leader Ra represents the 19th Assembly District, which includes parts of the towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead in Nassau County.  He resides in Garden City South with his wife, Laura, and their shelter dog, Carter.