Alexis Weik | |
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![]() Weik in 2021 | |
Member of the New York State Senate | |
Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Monica Martinez |
Constituency | 3rd district (2021–2022) 8th district (2023–present) |
Town of Islip Receiver of Taxes | |
In office 2012–2020 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ronkonkoma,New York,U.S. | September 17,1972
Political party | Republican |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Sayville,New York |
Alma mater | Dowling College (BBA) |
Alexis Weik (born September 17,1972) [1] is an American politician,civil servant,and businesswoman who has represented the 3rd district in the New York State Senate since 2021. A Republican,Weik had previously served as receiver of taxes for the Town of Islip from 2012 until 2020.
Weik was raised in both Ronkonkoma,New York and nearby Oakdale on Long Island. [2] She attended Connetquot High School in Bohemia,New York,and later received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Dowling College. She is married and has three children;both her husband and eldest son are police officers. [2] The family resides in Sayville,New York.
Prior to beginning her career in politics,Weik owned a small business in the landscaping industry,and additionally is a certified personal trainer. [2] [1]
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In 2020,Alexis Weik was nominated by the Republican Party to run for New York State Senate against incumbent Monica Martinez. [3] Weik won the election with 52% of the vote to Martinez's 48%,a margin of 4%. [4]
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