Preceded by J. Gary Pretlow Role Attorney Political party Democratic Party | Name Luis Sepulveda Education Hofstra University | |
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Born February 11, 1964 (age 60)
Brooklyn, New York, United States ( 1964-02-11 ) Residence West Farms, Bronx, New York, United States Alma mater Hofstra University
Hofstra University School of Law Profession Attorney and politician Website assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Luis-R-Sepulveda | ||
Luis R. Sepúlveda (born February 11, 1964) is an American attorney and politician who serves as the New York State Assemblyman from the 87th Assembly District in the Bronx, New York.
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Early life and education
Luis Sepulveda was born in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1988, Sepúlveda graduated from Hofstra University, located in Hempstead, New York, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the natural sciences. In 1991, he graduated from its school of law (now the Maurice A. Deane School of Law).
Career
Sepulveda currently serves on the Assembly's Committees on Aging, Agriculture, Banks, Correction, Mental Hygiene and Housing. Sepulveda was the first member of the New York State Assembly to endorse future New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in the New York City Mayoral elections, 2013. Sepulveda also was one of the few New York State politicians to back Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Primary over former New York State Senator Hillary Clinton.