Anil Beephan Jr. | |
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![]() Beephan in 2025 | |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 105th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Kieran Lalor |
Personal details | |
Born | 1994 |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | East Fishkill,New York,U.S. |
Education | Arcadia University (BA) Harvard University (ALM) |
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Website | Official website |
Anil Beephan Jr. is an American politician and businessman who is a member of the New York State Assembly,representing the 105th district. His district comprises parts of Dutchess County. Prior to his election to the assembly in 2022,Beephan served as a councilman in East Fishkill. He is the first Republican of Indian descent to serve in the State Assembly. [1]
Beephan's hometown is Hopewell Junction,New York. [2]
He graduated from Arcadia University in Pennsylvania with a BA in political science in 2016 and earned a master's degree in management from Harvard Extension School in 2019. [3] [4] [5]
Before entering politics,Beephan worked as a public relations and marketing strategist. He has worked in different legislative roles for New York State Senator Sue Serino. Prior to his election to the state assembly,Beephan served as a councilman in East Fishkill,New York. [2]
Beephan announced his candidacy for New York's 105th Assembly District in October 2021. He won the general election on November 8,2022,with 60.4% of the vote. [6] Beephan assumed office on January 1,2023.
Beephan is a private pilot. He also served as a lieutenant and volunteer firefighter for East Fishkill Fire District. [4] Beephan also served as a member of the East Fishkill Police Commission [3] and liaison to emergency services pursuant to his role on the Town Board. His parents emigrated from Trinidad and Tobago. [7]