Fred Thiele | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly | |
Assumed office February 15, 1995 | |
Preceded by | John L. Behan |
Constituency | 2nd district (1995–2012) 1st district (2013–2025) |
Personal details | |
Born | Southampton, New York, U.S. | August 8, 1953
Political party | Democratic (2022–present) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (1982–2009) Alliance (2020–2021, national)[1] Independence (2009–2022, statewide) |
Education | Long Island University (BA) Albany Law School (JD) |
Signature | |
Website | Assembly website |
Frederick W. Thiele Jr. (born August 8, 1953) is an American politician who serves in the New York State Assembly from the 1st district since 2013 and the 2nd district from 1995 to 2012, as a member of multiple political parties. Thiele was originally elected as a member of the Republican Party, but switched to the Independence Party of New York in 2009. He joined the Democratic Party after the Independence Party lost its ballot position.