John W. McGowan
John W. McGowan is an American attorney, politician and musician. A Republican, he represents the 97th District of the New York State Assembly.
John W. McGowan | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 97th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Lawler |
| Member of the Rockland County Legislature from the 15th District | |
| In office January 2, 2020 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Moroney |
| Succeeded by | Joel Friedman |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Christine McGowan |
| Residence | Pearl River, New York |
| Education | Saint Thomas Aquinas College New York Law School |
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Career
[edit]After graduation from New York Law School, McGowan served as an Assistant District Attorney in The Bronx and a Senior Assistant District Attorney in his home county of Rockland.[1] He was first elected to public office in 2019, as a member of the Rockland County Legislature from the 15th District.[2][3] The 15th District included parts of Orangetown, Clarkstown, and Chestnut Ridge.
In late 2022, McGowan announced plans to run for District 97 of the New York State Assembly[4] after incumbent Mike Lawler retired to run for federal congress. He won the election against Democratic challenger Eudson Francois and was sworn in on January 1, 2023.
Personal life
[edit]Currently, McGowan lives in Pearl River with his wife, Christine, and their two dogs.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet John McGowan, Candidate for Rockland County Legislator – District 15". Rockland Report. April 11, 2019.
- ^ "McGOWAN ELECTED TO ROCKLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE". Bleakley Platt. January 8, 2020.
- ^ Taliaferro, Lanning (September 22, 2022). "McGowan Runs For State Assembly In 2022: Patch Candidate Profile". Patch.
- ^ "John McGowan Announces Run for Mike Lawler's Assembly Seat". Rockland Daily. September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Official Biography". nyassembly.gov.