Anil Beephan Jr.

Anil Beephan Jr.
Beephan in 2026
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 105th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byKieran Lalor
Personal details
Born (1994-06-11) June 11, 1994
PartyRepublican
EducationArcadia University (BA)
Harvard University (ALM)
Signature
WebsiteOfficial 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]

Career

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]

Committee assignments

During the 2025–2026 legislative term, Beephan serves as the ranking minority member of the New York State Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations. He also serves on the Assembly committees on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; Correction; Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry; Local Governments; and Oversight, Analysis and Investigation. Beephan is additionally a member of the New York State Legislative Commission on State-Local Relations and the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus.[6]

Legislative diplomacy

While serving in the State Assembly, Beephan has participated in international legislative diplomacy and exchanges in his capacity as a New York state legislator. His international engagements have included official delegations and meetings in Israel, Germany, and Taiwan focused on government-to-government relations, economic development, security, and international cooperation.[7]

2022 General Election

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.[8] Beephan assumed office on January 1, 2023.

Personal life

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.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Gross, Hank (2023-01-01). "Beephan takes office as state assemblyman". Mid Hudson News. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. 1 2 "The new state lawmakers in the 2023 legislative session". City & State NY. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  3. 1 2 "An Issue That Transcends Political Parties". Arcadia University. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  4. 1 2 Dutt, Ela (January 2023). "First Indian-American Republican enters NY State Assembly as 2023 session begins | News India Times". Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  5. ↑ "Contact Anil Beephan, Jr. | Contact My Politician". www.contactmypolitician.com. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  6. ↑ "Anil Beephan, Jr. - Assembly District 105 | New York State Assembly". assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  7. ↑ "本部單位主管例行新聞說明會紀要---北美司". 中華民國外交部全球資訊網 (in Chinese). 2026-06-11. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  8. ↑ "2022 New York Midterm Election Results | Hudson Valley New York | Spectrum News 1". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  9. ↑ Reporter, Staff (2023-01-04). "Anil Beephan, First Ever Indian-American Republican To NY State Assembly". Retrieved 2025-07-07.
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