Aron Wieder is an American politician, of the Democratic Party. He defeated incumbent John W. McGowan in the 2024 New York State Assembly election for New York's 97th State Assembly district. He will assume office on January 1, 2025.[2][3][4] Wieder is a follower of the Belz dynasty of Hasidic Judaism, and a graduate of Brooklyn's Machzikei Hadas Yeshiva.[5] He resides in Spring Valley.[5] He has served as a member of the Rockland County Legislature since 2011.[1] He was elected to the board of East Ramapo Central School District in 2008, serving until 2011, becoming during his term its Vice-President and then President.[1]
Aron Wieder | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 97th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
Preceded by | John W. McGowan |
Member of the Rockland County Legislature from the 13th District[1] | |
Assumed office 2011 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Aron B. Wieder". Rockland County, NY Legislature. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Aron B. Wieder". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ Strum, Phil. "2024 election results in Rockland, NY, U.S." The Journal News. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ Moster, Naftuli (Nov 13, 2024). "Aron Wieder is the new Haredi 'Ainglish' teacher". Shtetl - Haredi Free Press. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ a b Gronich, Marc (2024-11-13). "Trump Taps Two New Yorkers For Top Administration Posts". Jewish Press. Retrieved 2024-11-16.