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Lee Zeldin

Lee Michael Zeldin (born January 30, 1980) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since January 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he represented New York's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023. From 2011 to 2014, Zeldin served as a member of the New York State Senate from the 3rd Senate district. A close ally of President Donald Trump, Zeldin prominently defended Trump during his first impeachment hearings concerning the Trump–Ukraine scandal. Zeldin was the Republican nominee for Governor of New York in 2022. In 2025, Zeldin was the Administrator of the EPA as part of the second administration of President Trump and proposed major deregulation actions at the agency. In April 2026, Zeldin was reportedly being considered as the next nominee for United States attorney general.

Infobox

President
Donald Trump
Deputy
David Fotouhi
Preceded by
Brian X. Foley
Succeeded by
Thomas Croci
Born
Lee Michael Zeldin (1980-01-30) January 30, 1980 East Meadow, New York, U .
Party
Republican
Spouse
Diana Gidish
Children
2
Relatives
Isaiah Zeldin (uncle)
Education
University at Albany, SUNY (BA) Albany Law School (JD)
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Army Army Reserve
Years of service
2003–2007 (active) 2007–2025 (reserve)
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit
Military Intelligence Corps
Battles/wars
Global War on Terrorism

Tables

2008 New York's 1st congressional district election · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
372,642
Candidate
100
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Tim Bishop
141,727
51
Working Families
Tim Bishop
7,437
2
Independence
Tim Bishop
12,919
4
Total
Tim Bishop (incumbent)
162,083
58
Republican
Lee Zeldin
100,036
36
Conservative
Lee Zeldin
14,470
5
Total
Lee Zeldin
115,545
41
Total votes
372,642
100
Democratic hold
2010 New York's 3rd State Senate district election · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
71,939
Candidate
100
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Lee Zeldin
41,063
57
Democratic
Brian X. Foley (incumbent)
30,876
42
Total votes
71,939
100
Republican gain from Democratic
2012 New York's 3rd State Senate district election · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
93,429
Candidate
100
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Lee Zeldin (incumbent)
52,057
55
Democratic
Francis T. Genco
41,372
44
Total votes
93,429
100
Republican hold
2014 New York's Republican 1st congressional district primary · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
16,765
Candidate
100
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Lee Zeldin
10,283
61
Republican
George Demos
6,482
38
Total votes
16,765
100
2014 New York's 1st congressional district election · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
172,757
Candidate
100
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Lee Zeldin
77,062
44
Conservative
Lee Zeldin
16,973
9
Total
Lee Zeldin
94,035
54
Democratic
Tim Bishop
68,387
39
Working Families
Tim Bishop
5,457
3
Independence
Tim Bishop
4,878
2
Total
Tim Bishop (incumbent)
78,722
45
Total votes
172,757
100
Republican gain from Democratic

References

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    https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pam-bondi-already-fired-attorney-general-cabinet-official-teed-up-replacement-sources
  2. riverheadlocal
    https://riverheadlocal.com/2017/01/04/rep-lee-zeldin-sworn-second-term/
  3. TheHill
    https://web.archive.org/web/20141128000011/http://thehill.com/new-members-guide-2014/223737-rep-elect-lee-zeldin-r-ny-01
  4. The New Yorker
    https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/05/04/can-the-epa-survive-lee-zeldin
  5. Zeldin for New York
    https://zeldinfornewyork.com/platform/
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    http://projects.newsday.com/voters-guide/profile/lee-m-zeldin
  7. Haaretz
    https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/.premium-lone-republican-jew-in-congress-speaks-up-1.5369091
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    http://riverheadlocal.com/2014/11/03/hotly-contested-expensive-bishop-zeldi-congressional-race-draws-to-a-close/
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    https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/the-cabinet/
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    https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/At-29-Mr-Carlucci-goes-to-Albany-932020.php
  11. The Times of Israel
    https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/lee-zeldin-what-jew-need-to-know/
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    https://www.mynbc5.com/article/new-york-primary-election-results-winners-governor-republican-primary/40449022
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    http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=Z000017
  14. Elections
    https://web.archive.org/web/20230105212206/https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2010/general/2010NYSenateRecertified09122012.pdf
  15. "New York State Senate Election Results, 2012"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20200129053735/https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2012/General/NYSSD_07292013.pdf
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    http://riverheadlocal.com/2014/11/03/hotly-contested-expensive-bishop-zeldi-congressional-race-draws-to-a-close
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    https://gothamist.com/news/finally-ny-state-senate-passes-gay-marriage
  18. nysenate
    http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/a8354-2011
  19. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html
  20. Fire Island News
    https://www.edgemedianetwork.com/story.php?122206
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