Andrew P. Raia (born May 8, 1968) is an American politician from Long Island, New York. A Republican, Raia became the clerk of the town of Huntington, New York on January 6, 2020. Raia previously served in the New York State Assembly representing the 9th and 12th districts, respectively.
Andrew Raia | |
|---|---|
| Huntington Town Clerk | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2020[1] | |
| Preceded by | Jo-Ann Raia[1] |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 9th district | |
| In office 2003[2] – 2013[citation needed] | |
| Preceded by | John J. Flanagan |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Saladino |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 12th district | |
| In office 2013–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Saladino |
| Succeeded by | Keith Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1968[3][4][5] Huntington, New York[4] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | East Northport, New York[4] |
| Alma mater | State University of New York at New Paltz (B.A.) |
| Profession | Politician |
Life and career
editAndrew P. Raia[6] was born and raised in Huntington, New York. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the State University of New York at New Paltz, from which he graduated in 1991.[7] Prior to his election to the Assembly, he was a staffer in legislative offices in both houses of the New York state legislature, as well as the Suffolk County Legislature.[5]
In 2002, Assemblyman John J. Flanagan announced that he would run for the New York State Senate, leaving his district open. Soon afterward, Raia announced that he would run for the seat. The Democratic candidate, Mark Cuthbertson, was favored to win.[8] However, Raia took the seat that fall, 50% to 47%.[9] He won his re-election campaigns easily.[10] Raia represented Assembly District 9 from 2003 to 2013. Following redistricting, he represented Assembly District 12 beginning in 2013. Raia served as Assistant Minority Leader in the Assembly.[11]
Raia was elected Huntington Town Clerk on November 5, 2019, defeating Simon Saks of Dix Hills.[11] Thereafter, he resigned his Assembly seat.[citation needed] Raia was sworn in as Huntington Town Clerk on January 6, 2020; he succeeded his mother, Jo-Ann Raia, who had held the post for 38 years.[1]
Raia resides in East Northport, New York.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Huntington Leaders Sworn Into Office |". HuntingtonNow.com. January 7, 2020.
- ^ "Candidate Profile: Assemblyman Andrew Raia". Northport, NY Patch. October 4, 2012.
- ^ "State Assembly: Andrew P. Raia (R-C-I), District 12". Capitol Info. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Voters Guide: Andrew Raia". Newsday.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
Raia, 42, was born and raised in the Town of Huntington. He lives in East Northport...
- ^ a b "Elections 2010: Andrew Raia". Long Island Press. October 29, 2010. Archived from the original on November 9, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
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- ^ "Andrew P. Raia: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ^ Observer, State University of New York alumni newsletter, Volume XXIV, No. 3, p. 29.
- ^ Toy, Vivian S. (November 10, 2002). "Democrats Chalk Up Hard-Fought Victories". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NY Assembly 09 Race - Nov 05, 2002". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Andrew P. Raia". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ a b "Andrew Raia Elected as Huntington Town Clerk |". HuntingtonNow.com. November 6, 2019.
- ^ "Letter to the Editor – Andrew Raia | The Huntingtonian". May 12, 2018.