Lester Chang was a success story for Republicans. He beat a Democrat who'd been in office for almost 36 years. Now, Democrats in the Legislature are talking about denying Chang his seat as they raise questions about whether he met a residency requirement.
According to New York City Board of Elections records, Chang is currently registered to vote in Brooklyn."I grew up in Brooklyn. I grew up in the house I live in today. My family bought the house in 1972," Chang said to a crowd of supporters."I am personally offended that anyone would challenge my honor and integrity."
Jim Gardner, a professor at University at Buffalo with a focus on election law, said these types of discrepancies are often sniffed out at a much earlier phase. Democratic Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie last week called for the Assembly Judiciary Committee to review Chang’s eligibility. They’ll likely examine records such as utility bills and mortgage statements.
Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay, a Republican, defended Chang and said he was confident he would keep his seat.
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