Melissa Miller (politician)

Melissa 'Missy' Miller is the Assembly member for the 20th District of the New York State Assembly, which includes the city of Long Beach and portions of the town of Hempstead. A Republican, Miller was first elected in 2016.

Melissa Miller
Member of the New York Assembly from the 20th District
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byTodd Kaminsky
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceAtlantic Beach, New York
WebsiteOfficial website

Miller was born and raised in Atlantic Beach, New York.[1] A mother of three, Miller lost her oldest daughter to a rare disease, she has 2 other children, one of whom is chronically disabled.[2] As a result, Miller is an advocate for disabled children. For many years she has been a leader with Compassionate Care New York.[3] For many years, Miller has worked professionally to train pediatric care professionals on how to properly care for chronically disabled children.[4]

In 2016, Miller decided to make her first foray into public office, running for the New York State Assembly.[5] While the 20th district had long been held by Democrats, it had been vacant for nearly seven months, following Todd Kaminsky winning election to the New York Senate. Facing no opposition for the Republican nomination, she went on to defeat Democrat Anthony Eramo, a Long Beach council member, with 52% of the vote. In 2018, Miller was reelected, defeating Democrat Juan C. Vides 53% to 47%.

References
  1. "Miller defeats Eramo in 20th Assembly race". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  2. "Miller, D'Urso Win Open Assembly Seats on Long Island". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  3. "Candidates battle in the 20th Assembly District". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  4. "Missy Miller Sworn in as Assemblywoman for 20th District - Long Beach, NY Patch". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  5. "2016 Election Preview: 20th Assembly District - Long Beach, NY Patch". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
Political offices
Preceded by
Todd Kaminsky		 New York Assembly, 20th District
2017–present		 Incumbent
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