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Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY 5th District)

14th term Democrat from New York 5th District.

Bio

Visit Rep. Gary Ackerman's candidate bio page.

Residence: Roslyn Heights

Marital Status: Married (Rita)

Prev. Occupation: Educator, Newspaper Publisher

Prev. Political Exp.: NY Senate, 1979-83

Education: BA Queens College, 1965

Birthdate: 11/19/1942

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY

Religion: Jewish

Percentage in Last Election: 71%

Major Opponent: Elizabeth Berney


Contact

Current Elected Office Contact Information

Contact Rep. Gary Ackerman.

Website: ackerman.house.gov


Washington, D.C. Office:

2243 Rayburn House Office Building,
District of Columbia 20515-3205
Phone: (202) 225-2601
Fax: (202) 225-1589

Bayside Office: (more district offices)

218-14 Northern Boulevard
Bayside, New York 11361
Phone: (718) 423-2154
Fax: (718) 423-5053



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Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: Jedd Moskowitz
  • Scheduler: Brenda Connolly

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Letters

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How four states handle voting rights

In Vermont, you can vote from prison. In Kentucky, you lose the right forever. In Alabama, you can apply to get it back. And a judge just overturned Washington's rules.

Should ex-felons vote?

Ex-felons lose the right to vote in many states, while in two others they can cast their ballot from prison. Should the federal government weigh in?

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