Joe Sempolinski
Joe Sempolinski | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district | |
In office September 13, 2022 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Tom Reed |
Succeeded by | Nick Langworthy |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Michael Sempolinski February 10, 1983 Elmira, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2 |
Education | Georgetown University (BA) Yale University (MA, MPhil) |
Joseph Michael Sempolinski (born February 10, 1983)[1][2] is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for New York's 23rd congressional district from 2022 to 2023. A Republican, he was first elected in a special election held on August 23, 2022.[3]
Early life and education
Born in Elmira, New York, Sempolinski graduated from Corning-Painted Post West High School in Painted Post, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University and a Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy from Yale University.[4]
Career
Between 2010 and 2015, Sempolinski worked in the office of
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2022 Special
On May 10, 2022, Reed resigned from the seat representing
Sempolinski defeated Max Della Pia, the Democratic nominee by a 53.1%–46.6% margin.[7] He won 10 out of the 11 counties in the district, while Della Pia overwhelmingly won Tompkins County.[8]
Tenure
Sempolinski had pledged not to seek re-election in the November general election.[5] He was sworn in immediately before Congress reconvened on September 13.[9][10]
Committee assignments
On September 13, 2022, Sempolinski was assigned to the following committees:[11]
- United States House Committee on the Budget
- United States House Committee on Education and Labor
2024 New York State Assembly election
In February 2024, Sempolinski announced that he would run for the New York State Assembly in the 148th district in 2024, seeking to succeed state assemblyman Joseph Giglio, whom employed Sempolinski as his chief of staff.[12]
References
- ^ Zremski, Jerry (January 30, 2022) [October 28, 2021]. "GOP House candidate raises $107K for race in Southern Tier district that may disappear". The Buffalo News. Washington, D.C. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Rep. Joe Sempolinski (R-New York, 23rd)". Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ Ehmke, Jim (June 14, 2022). "Joe Sempolinski to run for New York's 23rd Congressional District". Binghamton Homepage. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Jeff. "Joe Sempolinski, former aide to Tom Reed, announces run for Congress in 2022". The Leader. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Mahoney, Bill (August 17, 2022). "A House candidate in New York may be in Congress for just four months. And he's fine with it". POLITICO. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "Della Pia, Sempolinski State Case For Short Term". post-journal.com. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ 2022 New York's 23rd congressional district special election
- ^ "How redistricting almost upended the candidacy and success of recent-elect Joe Sempolinski". WETM - MyTwinTiers.com. September 6, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Frank, Terry (August 26, 2022). "Sempolinski says he's ready to go in Congress". WJTN. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ^ "Joe Sempolinski to Be Sworn In September 13 as 23rd Congressional District Representative". WRFA-LP. September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Congressman Sempolinski Confirmed to Education and Labor Committee and Budget Committee". Representative Sempolinski. September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ "Former Congressman Joe Sempolinski to run for NYS Assembly". WENY-TV. February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.