Steve Chan (American politician)

Steve Chan
Member-elect of the New York State Senate
from the 17th district
Assuming office
January 1, 2025
SucceedingIwen Chu
Personal details
BornHong Kong
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceBensonhurst, Brooklyn
EducationFort Hamilton High School SUNY Empire State College

Stephen Chan (Chinese: 陳學理) is an American politician and former New York City Police Department sergeant who is a member-elect of the New York State Senate for the 17th district, which comprises part of South Brooklyn. A Republican, he defeated Democratic incumbent Iwen Chu in 2024.[1][2]

Chan is the first Asian American Republican elected into the New York State Senate. In doing so, he broke up the Democrat super-majority in the New York State Senate.

  1. ^ Brendlyn, Kirstyn (November 5, 2024). "Republican Steve Chan declares victory in heated State Senate race, ousting incumbent Iwen Chu". Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Ma, 璿 (November 5, 2024). "布碌崙第17選區/陳學理宣布勝選 感謝團隊與家人陪伴". World Journal (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved November 7, 2024.