Stephen Chan (Chinese: 陳學理) is an American politician and former New York City Police Department sergeant who is a member-elect of the New York State Senate for the 17th district, which comprises part of South Brooklyn. A Republican, he defeated Democratic incumbent Iwen Chu in 2024.[1][2]
Steve Chan | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the New York State Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Iwen Chu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hong Kong |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Bensonhurst, Brooklyn |
| Education | Fort Hamilton High School SUNY Empire State College |
Chan is the first Asian American Republican elected into the New York State Senate. In doing so, he broke up the Democrat super-majority in the New York State Senate.
References
edit- ^ Brendlyn, Kirstyn (November 5, 2024). "Republican Steve Chan declares victory in heated State Senate race, ousting incumbent Iwen Chu". Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Ma, 璿 (November 5, 2024). "布碌崙第17選區／陳學理宣布勝選 感謝團隊與家人陪伴". World Journal (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved November 7, 2024.