Jim Gaughran
James F. Gaughran (born January 5, 1957) is an American attorney and politician from Suffolk County, New York, who served as a member of the New York State Senate from the 5th district. The district is located around the border of Nassau County and Suffolk County, encompassing the town of Huntington and the northern part of the town of Oyster Bay. Gaughran is a member of the Democratic Party.
Jim Gaughran | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Marcellino |
| Succeeded by | Mario Mattera (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James F. Gaughran January 5, 1957 Dix Hills, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carol |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Stony Brook University (BA) Hofstra University (JD) |
| Website | State Senate website Campaign website |
Gaughran served as the chair of the Suffolk County Water Authority from 2010 to 2018. He previously served as a member of the Suffolk County Legislature from 1988 to 1993, and as a member of the Huntington Town Board from 1984 to 1987.
In 2018, Gaughran was elected to the New York State Senate from the 5th district, defeating the long-time Republican incumbent, Carl Marcellino. He took office on January 1, 2019.