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John J. Bonacic
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 42nd district
In office
January 1, 2003 December 31, 2018
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
94th District

1990–1992
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
95th District

1993–1998
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
40th District

1999–2002
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Senate
42nd District

2003–2018
Succeeded by