Jimmy Meng

Jimmy Meng
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 22nd district
In office 2005–2006
Preceded by	Barry Grodenchik
Succeeded by	Ellen Young
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Born	1944 (age 67–68)
Political party	Democratic

Jimmy Meng (simplified Chinese: 孟广瑞; traditional Chinese: 孟廣瑞; pinyin: Mèng Guǎngruì, born 1944) was a New York State Assemblyman representing the 22nd Assembly District in Queens, New York.

In 2004, Meng became the first Asian American to be elected to the legislature in New York State history.^[1] He served only one term, having decided against running for re-election in 2006 following a scandal regarding election irregularities in his first campaign. His Chief of Staff was Sandra Ung.

He was succeeded by another Asian American, Ellen Young. In turn, Young lost the September 9, 2008 primary to Meng's daughter, Grace Meng.^[2]

References

^ "First Asian American in the NY State Assembly", ChinaDaily, 05-11-2004. Retrieved on 16-02-2007
^ Noah C. Zuss, "Meng Beats Young in Primary for Flushing Seat." "Southeast Queens Press," Sept. 12-18, 2008, p. 11

Preceded by Barry Grodenchik	New York State Assembly, 22nd District 2005–2006	Succeeded by Ellen Young

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Name	Meng, Jimmy
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Date of birth	1944
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