Anil Beephan Jr. is an American politician and businessman who is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 105th district. His district comprises parts of Dutchess County. Prior to his election to the assembly in 2022, Beephan served as a councilman in East Fishkill. He is the first Republican of Indian descent to serve in the State Assembly.[1]
Anil Beephan Jr. | |
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.jpg) Beephan in 2025 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 105th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kieran Lalor |
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| Born | June 11, 1994 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Arcadia University (BA) Harvard University (ALM) |
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| Website | Official website |
Career
editBeephan's hometown is Hopewell Junction, New York.[2]
He graduated from Arcadia University in Pennsylvania with a BA in political science in 2016 and earned a master's degree in management from Harvard Extension School in 2019.[3][4][5]
Before entering politics, Beephan worked as a public relations and marketing strategist. He has worked in different legislative roles for New York State Senator Sue Serino. Prior to his election to the state assembly, Beephan served as a councilman in East Fishkill, New York.[2]
2022 General Election
editBeephan announced his candidacy for New York's 105th Assembly District in October 2021. He won the general election on November 8, 2022, with 60.4% of the vote.[6] Beephan assumed office on January 1, 2023.
Personal life
editBeephan is a private pilot. He also served as a lieutenant and volunteer firefighter for East Fishkill Fire District.[4] Beephan also served as a member of the East Fishkill Police Commission[3] and liaison to emergency services pursuant to his role on the Town Board. His parents emigrated from Trinidad and Tobago.[7]
References
edit- ↑ Gross, Hank (2023-01-01). "Beephan takes office as state assemblyman". Mid Hudson News. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- 1 2 "The new state lawmakers in the 2023 legislative session". City & State NY. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- 1 2 "An Issue That Transcends Political Parties". Arcadia University. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- 1 2 Dutt, Ela (January 2023). "First Indian-American Republican enters NY State Assembly as 2023 session begins | News India Times". Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ↑ "Contact Anil Beephan, Jr. | Contact My Politician". www.contactmypolitician.com. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ↑ "2022 New York Midterm Election Results | Hudson Valley New York | Spectrum News 1". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (2023-01-04). "Anil Beephan, First Ever Indian-American Republican To NY State Assembly". Retrieved 2025-07-07.