Erik Bohen
Erik T. Bohen | |
|---|---|
| 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. 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.