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Siela A. Bynoe (born 1967/1968) is an American politician who is a member-elect of the New York State Senate for the 6th district in central Nassau County on Long Island. A Democrat, she has served in the Nassau County Legislature since 2014.
Early life and education
Bynoe graduated from Westbury High School, then earned an Associate's degree in liberal arts from Nassau Community College and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hofstra University. During her time working towards a Masters in Public Administration at LIU Post, Bynoe was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Political career
Bynoe was elected to the Westbury Board of Education in 2010 and served two terms before being elected to the Nassau County Legislature in a special election to replace Robert Troiano in 2014.
New York State Senate
Bynoe defeated New York State Assemblymember Taylor Darling in the primay and defeated Republican Thomas Montefinise in the general election, becoming the first Black woman to represent the Long Island region in the Senate.
References
External links
Nassau County Legislature page
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- Siela Bynoe
- 2024 New York State Senate election
- Hempstead, New York
- 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in New York
- Nassau County, New York
- New York's 6th State Senate district
- Nassau County Legislature
