Erik T. Bohen | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 142nd district | |
| In office April 30, 2018 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mickey Kearns |
| Succeeded by | Patrick B. Burke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1982 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent Democrat (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 2018) Republican (electorally) |
| Residence | South Buffalo, New York |
| Alma mater | St. Bonaventure University Canisius College Erie Community College |
| Occupation | Teacher, politician |
Erik T. Bohen (born July 26, 1982) is an American politician. A former member of the New York State Assembly, he represented the 142nd district; this district includes South Buffalo, the City of Lackawanna, and the towns of West Seneca and Orchard Park.[1] Bohen was elected to the Assembly in an April 24, 2018, special election, but was defeated in his bid for a full term on November 6, 2018. He is notable for having won election to the Assembly on the Republican line despite being an enrolled Democrat.