Sean Ryan (American politician)
Sean M. Ryan is a Democratic New York State Assembly member from Buffalo, New York. Ryan, an attorney, was previously chief of staff to the County Legislature.
Sean Ryan | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 149th district | |
| Assumed office September 14, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Hoyt |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Erie County, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | State University of New York at Fredonia (BA) Brooklyn Law School (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Early life
Ryan earned a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia and Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He was then admitted the New York State Bar Association.
Career
As an attorney, Ryan has specialized in anti-discrimination and labor law cases.[1]
On September 13, 2011, Ryan was elected during a special election to the New York State Assembly, succeeding long time assemblyman Sam Hoyt[2] in the 144th Assembly District in Buffalo and Grand Island.
In 2012 he was elected to 149th district. He was supported by the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.[3]
References
- Biography - Sean Ryan (New York State Assembly)
- "Interview with Sean Ryan". wnymedia.net. Archived from the original on 2011-11-28. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- Brown, Maurice (19 September 2012). "NYS Assembly Member Sean Ryan Wins Big in Primary".
External links
| New York State Assembly | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by William B. "Sam" Hoyt III |
New York State Assembly, 144th District September 2011 – December 31, 2012 |
Succeeded by Jane L. Corwin |
| Preceded by Joseph M. Giglio |
New York State Assembly, 149th District January 1, 2013 – present |
Incumbent |
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