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Ed Ra, a Nassau County Republican, elected minority leader of the New York State Assembly, becomes first downstate Republican in the role since the 1970s.
Ed Ra, a Nassau County Republican assemblyman since 2011, has been unanimously elected minority leader of the New York State Assembly, becoming the first downstate member to hold the role since the 1970s.
He succeeds Will Barclay, who resigned and is not seeking re-election.
Ra, previously ranking member on the influential Ways and Means Committee, emphasized unity, fiscal responsibility, and collaboration with Democrats when possible.
His leadership marks a strategic shift for Republicans to strengthen their downstate presence.
A temporary replacement will handle his committee duties, with no immediate changes to permanent assignments.
Ed Ra, un republicano del condado de Nassau, elegido líder de la minoría de la Asamblea del Estado de Nueva York, se convierte en el primer republicano del estado en el cargo desde la década de 1970.