Iwen Chu
Iwen Chu | |
|---|---|
| 曲怡文 | |
 Chu in 2024 | |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Simcha Felder (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Steve Chan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1978 Taiwan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Brooklyn College (MA) |
| Website | Campaign website Official website |
Iwen Chu (Chinese: 曲怡文; born December 16, 1978) is a Taiwanese-American politician who served as a member of the New York State Senate for the 17th district. A Democrat, she is the first Asian American woman to be elected to the state senate.[1][2] On November 5, 2024, Chu lost her re-election bid to Republican Steve Chan.[3][4]
Early life and education
Chu was born and raised in Taiwan and moved to New York at the age of 27 to pursue a Master of Arts in sociology at Brooklyn College.[5]
Political career
Chu previously worked as chief of staff to former Assembly Member Peter Abbate and as a reporter for World Journal.[6]
The newly drawn 17th district includes the Southern Brooklyn communities of South Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Sunset Park, Borough Park, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst and Gravesend.[5]
Personal life
Chu lives with her husband and daughter in Dyker Heights.
References
- ^ Khurshid, Samar (November 30, 2022). "'I knew the vote would be close, but I didn't think that close': Iwen Chu's History-Making Win in Brooklyn's New 17th State Senate District". Gotham Gazette. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ Del Cerro, Ximena (November 17, 2022). "Iwen Chu elected first Asian woman state Senator in New York, will represent first Asian-majority state Senate district". The Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ Forsythe, Michael; Pallaro, Bianca; Root, Jay; Weiser, Benjamin (December 9, 2024). "How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker". The New York Times. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "'Angry' voters boot state Sen. Iwen Chu out of office". City and State NY. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ a b Pedraza, February 28, 2022. "State Senate candidate Iwen Chu on what Asian representation means for District 27". City & State New York. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Stark-Miller, Ethan (March 1, 2022). "Brooklyn's Chinatown could soon have its first Asian American woman lawmaker". PoliticsNY. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
