Robert Carroll (American politician)
Robert Carroll | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Assembly from the 44th District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | James F. Brennan |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn |
| Alma mater | Binghamton University B.S. New York Law School J.D. |
| Website | Official website |
Robert C. Carroll is the Assembly member for the 44th District of the New York State Assembly. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Borough Park, Victorian Flatbush, Ditmas Park & Midwood.
Life and career
Carroll is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and was raised in the Windsor Terrace and Kensington neighborhoods, where he still resides today. He attended Xaverian High School before graduating from Binghamton University and New York Law School. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, Carroll was a practicing attorney at a firm in Manhattan and the Development Director of a non-profit theatrical organization.[1]
Politically motivated from a young age, Carroll became the youngest President of the Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats. He also served as a member of Brooklyn Community Board 7.
New York State Assembly
After thirty-two years and sixteen terms, Assemblyman James F. Brennan decided to retire in 2016, opening up the central Brooklyn seat for the first time in a generation.[2] To succeed him, Brennan quickly endorsed Carroll shortly after announcing his retirement. Two other Democrats announced not long after.[3][4]
Despite the competition, Carroll easily secured the Democratic nomination, taking over 90% of the vote in a three-way race, nearly unprecedented in primary elections. He also won nomination by the Working Families Party.[5] He would easily win the general election with 85% of the vote.[6]
References
- ^ "Bio - Robert Carroll Democratic District Leader 44th A.D." Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ^ "Veteran Brooklyn Assemblyman James Brennan will retire - NY Daily News". Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ^ "Brennan Retires Amid Talks That Carroll Cuts Deal". Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ^ "44th AD Race: And then There Were Three". Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ^ "Carroll gets Working Families Party nod - Brooklyn Daily Eagle". Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ^ "Park Slope: Meet Your New Local Politicians - Park Slope, NY Patch". Retrieved 2017-01-03.
External links
- New York State Assemblyman Robert C. Carroll official site
