Michael A. Benjamin (born May 2, 1958) represented District 79 in the

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, which includes Morrisania,

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, and

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, until December 31, 2010. The seat is currently held by Michael Blake. Chosen in a special election in 2003, Benjamin is a member of the Election Law Committee. A former member of the Bronx Board of Elections and Deputy Chief of the Board of Elections, he sponsored the Campaign Financing Reform Act of 2005. Prior to his election to the Assembly Benjamin served as a member of local community boards within

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and ran unsuccessfully against City Councilwoman Helen Foster. Challengers in the 2006 primary were Wilbert Tee Lawton-a district leader-and Sigfredo Gonzalez.New York 2006 Primary
Benjamin holds a B.A.in Political Science from

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. Benjamin retired from the State Assembly on December 31, 2010. He now works as a columnist and public affairs consultant.

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Bronx Official Is Nominated For Assembly

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