Judy Griffin

Judy Griffin
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 21st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2025
Preceded byBrian F. Curran
In office
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2022
Preceded byBrian F. Curran
Succeeded byBrian F. Curran
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Rockville Centre, New York, US
Alma materSUNY Oneonta (BA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Judy Griffin is an American politician and author who represents the 21st district in the New York State Assembly.[1] The district is located in Nassau County on Long Island.[2] A Democrat, Griffin was first elected to the Assembly in 2018, was re-elected in 2020, was unseated in 2022, and won her seat back in 2024.

Education and career

Griffin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics with minors in Political Science and Communication from the State University of New York at Oneonta.[3] An integrative health coach, Griffin founded a health coaching business and co-founded a corporate wellness business.[4] In 2014, she published a book entitled Flourish Beyond 50: Your Path to Vibrant Living.[5] Griffin also served as Director of Community Outreach for state Senator Todd Kaminsky.[6]

In 2018, Griffin ran for New York State Assembly in District 21 against incumbent Republican Brian F. Curran of Lynbrook, New York, who had held the seat since 2010.[7] In the 2018 New York state elections, Griffin unseated Curran.[8] In the 2020 New York State Assembly elections, Griffin sought re-election and defeated Republican Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.[9] In the 2022 New York State Assembly elections, Griffin narrowly lost her seat to Curran in a rematch[7] by a margin of 138 votes (50.1% to 49.9%).[10] Griffin ran for the Assembly again in 2024, winning the Democratic primary by a wide margin[2] and unseating Curran in the general election.[8]

In the Assembly, Griffin has supported reproductive rights, the Red Flag Gun Law, and New York's Equal Rights Amendment.[11]

Personal life

Griffin and her husband, Mike, have resided in Rockville Centre, New York for over 30 years. The Griffins have four children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Assemblywoman Judy Griffin - Biography". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Malaszczyk, Michael (June 26, 2024). "Nassau County Primary Election Results: Siela Bynoe Defeats Taylor Darling In Primary To Replace Kevin Thomas". longislandpress.com.
  3. ^ "Judy Griffin defeats Brian Curran in 21st A.D." Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "New York State Assembly, 21st District". longisland.news12.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  5. ^ Offner, Daniel (March 13, 2024). "Judy Griffin looks to take back Assembly district". liherald.com.
  6. ^ "Brian Curran falls to Judy Griffin in 21st Assembly District". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  7. ^ a b Fiebert, Ben (November 16, 2022). "Brian Curran reclaims his seat in Assembly District 21". liherald.com.
  8. ^ a b Galdamez, Hernesto (November 6, 2024). "In Baldwin, Democratic candidates sweep key races on Election Night". liherald.com.
  9. ^ "2020 New York State Assembly District 21 Election Results". dispatch.com. December 18, 2020.
  10. ^ "Past Election Results". elections.ny.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  11. ^ Offner, Daniel (November 5, 2024). "Griffin focuses on education and equal rights". liherald.com.

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