Brad Hoylman

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Brad Hoylman
Hoylman at the re-opening of Washington Square Park, 2009
Member of the New York Senate
from the 27th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded by Thomas Duane
Chairperson of
Community Board 2
In office
2010–2012
In office
2007–2009
Personal details
Born (1965-10-27) October 27, 1965
West Virginia
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) David Sigal
Alma mater West Virginia University (B.A.)
Oxford University (M.Phil.)
Harvard Law School (J.D.)
Website bradhoylman.com

Brad M. Hoylman (born October 27, 1965) is an American Democratic politician. He is a Democratic Senator for the New York State Senate in Manhattan's 27th district, first elected in the 2012 state election.[1]

Background

Hoylman was born in rural West Virginia, the youngest of six children of a public school teacher and an electrician.[2] After working his way up through West Virginia public schools, he attended West Virginia University, where he was elected president of student administration and graduated with honors. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and received a Marshall Scholarship and a Truman Scholarship. Hoylman instead accepted a Rhodes Scholarship and later attended Harvard Law School[3] prior to beginning his non-profit career in affordable housing.[4][5]

Career

Hoylman was the chairperson of Community Board 2 in Manhattan[6] and the Democratic District Leader for the 66th Assembly District, Part A.[7] He is also Trustee of the Community Service Society,[8] a former president of the Gay & Lesbian Independent Democrats, and a former board member of the Empire State Pride Agenda, Tenants & Neighbors, Class Size Matters, and Citizen Action.[9]

Runs for office

2001: New York City Council

In 2001, ran for the New York City Council in the first district,[5] which includes Governor's Island and a portion of Lower Manhattan. He placed second in a seven-candidate race, losing to Alan Gerson.[10]

2012: New York State Senate

On June 11, 2012, Hoylman declared his candidacy for the New York State Senate, running for the seat of retiring State Senator Tom Duane. He won Duane's endorsement,[11] as well as the support of numerous local politicians and unions.[12] In the Democratic primary election held on September 13, 2012, he prevailed easily, winning 70% of the vote in a three-candidate field.[13] Hell's Kitchen activist and bar owner Tom Greco was his closest competition, winning 24% of the vote.[14] In the general election in November, he was unopposed.[15]

Personal

The marriage announcement of Brad Hoylman and David Sigal appeared in The New York Times on February 24, 2013. They live with young daughter, Silvia, in Greenwich Village. Hoylman is a practicing Jew.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "New York Elections 2012: Gillibrand, Jeffries, Meng Declare Victory As Obama Wins Reelection". Huffington Post, November 7, 2012.
  2. ↑ http://bradhoylman.com/meet-brad/
  3. ↑ "History of WVU". History of WVU. West Virginia University. October 10, 2007. Retrieved May 18, 2012. 
  4. ↑ Swalec, Andrea (May 1, 2012). "Community Board Chair to Run for Christine Quinn's Council Seat". DNAinfo.com New York Neighborhood News. Retrieved May 19, 2012. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "New York City Campaign Finance Board: The 2001 Voter Guide". 2001 New York City Voter Guide. New York City Campaign Finance Board. Retrieved May 19, 2012. 
  6. ↑ "Members - Community Board No. 2 Manhattan". Retrieved May 18, 2012. 
  7. ↑ "District Leaders". Manhattan Democratic Party. Retrieved May 18, 2012. 
  8. ↑ "Community Service Society of New York - Board of Trustees". Retrieved May 19, 2012. 
  9. ↑ "Brad Hoylman Makes It Official". Politicker. June 11, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2012. 
  10. ↑ "Election Board Nears Result For Advocate - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. October 3, 2001. Retrieved May 19, 2012. 
  11. ↑ "Hoylman Receives Tom Duane's Endorsement". Retrieved 2013-02-15. 
  12. ↑ "Brad Hoylman Website - Endorsements Page". Retrieved 2013-02-15. 
  13. ↑ "Brad Hoylman Wins Primary to Replace State Sen. Tom Duane". DNAinfo.com, September 14, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Brad Hoylman Claims Win in Primary". Retrieved 2013-04-15. 
  15. ↑ "New York State Legislature". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-02-05. 
  16. ↑ Benjamin, Liz (March 25, 2013). Why is tomorrow night different from all other nights? Capital Tonight. Retrieved April 16, 2013.

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