April N. McCants-Baskin is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Senate for the 63rd district, which comprises most of Buffalo.[1]

Erie County Legislature

In 2018, Baskin was elected to the Erie County Legislature to represent the 2nd District, and was immediately named Majority Leader.[2] She ran unopposed in the 2017 general election, receiving 11,076 votes.[3]

In 2019, she became the youngest person to be elected as chairwoman of the Erie County Legislature.[4] As chairwoman, Baskin pushed for a 33-year, $140 million-plus Community Benefits Agreement as a condition of a new stadium.[5]

New York Senate

In 2024, she was elected to replaced Tim Kennedy as New York State Senator for the 63rd District, becoming the first Black woman to represent Western New York in the State Senate.[6] She defeated Republican John P. Moretti, Jr. with 65.9% of the vote.[7]

References

  1. ^ Russo, Sarah (November 6, 2024). "April Baskin elected State Senator for New York's 63rd District". WGRZ. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Reporter, Sandra Tan News Staff (2024-12-23). "Lack of 'political pedigree' didn't keep April Baskin from leading Erie County Legislature". Buffalo News. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  3. ^ "April Baskin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  4. ^ "Chairwoman April Baskin on being intentional and lessons learned from childhood". WBFO. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  5. ^ Reporter, Sandra Tan News Staff (2024-12-09). "Baskin proposes more accessibility and transparency in Buffalo Bills community investments". Buffalo News. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  6. ^ Chief, Robert Gavin Albany Bureau (2024-11-05). "63rd State Senate District: Erie County Legislature Chair April Baskin makes history". Buffalo News. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  7. ^ "April Baskin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
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