Sam Berger (New York politician)

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.

Sam Berger
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 27th district
Assumed office
September 14, 2023
Preceded byDaniel Rosenthal
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
Residence(s)Kew Gardens Hills, Queens
Alma materSt. John's University School of Law
WebsiteOfficial website

Political career

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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%.[5]

Electoral history

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2023 New York's 27th State Assembly district special election[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sam Berger 2,447 55.14%
Republican David Hirsch 1,979 44.59%
Write-in 12 0.27%
Total votes 4,438 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ Kornbluh, Jacob (June 13, 2023). "Queens lawmaker resigning to take top job at Jewish philanthropy". The Forward. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Coltin, Jeff; Bah, Hajan (July 24, 2023). "A former Queens lawmaker taps his successor". Politico. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Rivoli, Dan (September 12, 2023). "Democrat Sam Berger beats David Hirsch in Queens special election". NY1. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  4. ^ Ngo, Emily; Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick (September 12, 2023). "Today's bellwether battle in eastern Queens". Politico. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Gowins, Max (September 12, 2023). "Special Election Results: New York State Assembly 27". Decision Desk HQ. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
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