Sam Berger (New York politician) explained

Sam Berger
State Assembly:New York
District:27th
Term Start:September 14, 2023
Predecessor:Daniel Rosenthal
Party:Democrat
Residence:Kew Gardens Hills, Queens
Alma Mater:St. John's University School of Law
Children:2

Sam Berger is an American politician who is the representative for New York's 27th State Assembly district. He was elected in a 2023 special election to replace Daniel Rosenthal, who resigned to take a position at UJA-Federation of New York. Berger is a member of the Democratic Party.

Political career

Democratic representative Daniel Rosenthal resigned from representing New York's 27th State Assembly district on July 14, 2023, to take a position at UJA-Federation of New York.[1] Rosenthal endorsed Berger as his successor in the special election. The Republican Party nominated David Hirsch; both Berger and Hirsch are Orthodox Jews.[2] Berger campaigned as a moderate.[3] The election was described as a bellwether race, with Republican Lee Zeldin having won the district in the 2022 New York gubernatorial election.[4] Berger won the election 55%–45%.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Queens lawmaker resigning to take top job at Jewish philanthropy. Kornbluh. Jacob. June 13, 2023. June 13, 2023. The Forward.
  2. News: Coltin . Jeff . Bah . Hajan . A former Queens lawmaker taps his successor . September 13, 2023 . . July 24, 2023.
  3. News: Rivoli . Dan . Democrat Sam Berger beats David Hirsch in Queens special election . September 13, 2023 . . September 12, 2023.
  4. News: Ngo . Emily . Coltin . Jeff . Reisman . Nick . Today's bellwether battle in eastern Queens . September 13, 2023 . . September 12, 2023.