David Buchwald
American politician and attorney (born 1978)
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David Evan Buchwald (born June 12, 1978) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 93rd district.[2]
June 12, 1978[1]
David Buchwald | |
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Buchwald in 2015 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 93rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Castelli (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Chris Burdick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Evan Buchwald June 12, 1978[1] |
| Party | Democratic |
| Parent | Naomi Reice Buchwald |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BS) Harvard University (MPP, JD) |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and education
Buchwald was born on June 12, 1978, and grew up in Larchmont and Mamaroneck, New York. His mother was judge Naomi Reice Buchwald[3] and his father was Don Buchwald.[4] Through his father, he is a direct descendant of Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidic Judaism.[5]
He attended Yale University, where he received a B.S. in physics. He later went on to receive a Master of Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.[6]
Career
Before running for New York State Assembly, Buchwald worked at the law firm Davis Polk. He also interned for Congresswoman Nita Lowey.[6]
Buchwald was first elected on November 6, 2012, when he defeated the incumbent office holder. He ran for Congress in 2020 to replace retiring incumbent Nita Lowey,[7] and lost to attorney Mondaire Jones.[8]
Personal life
Buchwald married Lara M. Samet on March 1, 2014. Their wedding was officiated by Rabbi Alan Silverstein.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Buchwald | 27,408 | 50.8 | |
| Working Families | David Buchwald | 1,160 | 2.1 | |
| Independence | David Buchwald | 826 | 1.5 | |
| Total | David Buchwald | 29,394 | 54.4 | |
| Republican | Bob Castelli | 22,386 | 41.5 | |
| Conservative | Bob Castelli | 2,223 | 4.1 | |
| Total | Bob Castelli (incumbent) | 24,609 | 45.6 | |
| Total votes | 54,003 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Buchwald | 18,956 | 82.7 | |
| Independence | David Buchwald | 2,050 | 8.9 | |
| Working Families | David Buchwald | 1,907 | 8.3 | |
| Total | David Buchwald (incumbent) | 22,913 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 22,913 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Buchwald | 37,640 | 90.4 | |
| Working Families | David Buchwald | 1,792 | 4.3 | |
| Independence | David Buchwald | 1,617 | 3.9 | |
| Women's Equality | David Buchwald | 590 | 1.4 | |
| Total | David Buchwald (incumbent) | 41,639 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 41,639 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Buchwald | 33,543 | 65.4 | |
| Working Families | David Buchwald | 781 | 1.5 | |
| Independence | David Buchwald | 754 | 1.5 | |
| Women's Equality | David Buchwald | 347 | 0.7 | |
| Reform | David Buchwald | 109 | 0.2 | |
| Total | David Buchwald (incumbent) | 35,543 | 69.3 | |
| Republican | John Nuculovic | 13,964 | 27.2 | |
| Conservative | John Nuculovic | 1,796 | 3.5 | |
| Total | John Nuculovic | 15,760 | 30.7 | |
| Total votes | 51,294 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mondaire Jones | 32,794 | 41.91% | |
| Democratic | Adam Schleifer | 12,732 | 16.27% | |
| Democratic | Evelyn Farkas | 12,210 | 15.60% | |
| Democratic | David Carlucci | 8,648 | 11.05% | |
| Democratic | David Buchwald | 6,673 | 8.53% | |
| Democratic | Asha Castleberry-Hernandez | 2,062 | 2.64% | |
| Democratic | Allison Fine | 1,588 | 2.03% | |
| Democratic | Catherine Parker | 1,539 | 1.97% | |
| Total votes | 78,246 | 100.0% | ||
