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Alexis Weik

Alexis Weik

American politician

Alexis Weik (born September 17, 1972)[1] is an American politician, civil servant, and businesswoman who has represented the 3rd district in the New York State Senate since 2021. A Republican, Weik had previously served as receiver of taxes for the Town of Islip from 2012 until 2020.

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Personal life

Weik was raised in both Ronkonkoma, New York and nearby Oakdale on Long Island.[2] She attended Connetquot High School in Bohemia, New York, and later received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Dowling College. She is married and has three children; both her husband and eldest son are police officers.[2] The family resides in Sayville, New York.

Prior to beginning her career in politics, Weik owned a small business in the landscaping industry, and additionally is a certified personal trainer.[2][1]

Career

Receiver of Taxes

Alexis Weik has been elected to three terms as the Town of Islip's Receiver of Taxes.

New York State Senate

In 2020, Alexis Weik was nominated by the Republican Party to run for New York State Senate against incumbent Monica Martinez.[3] Weik won the election with 52% of the vote to Martinez's 48%, a margin of 4%.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Alexis Weik". Newsday. November 3, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "About Alexis Weik". New York State Senate. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Islip's Weik says she'll challenge Sen. Monica Martinez". Newsday. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
  4. [4]
    Bolger, Timothy (December 2, 2020). "GOP Challenger Weik Unseats Senator Martinez". Long Island Press. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
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