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Rich Funke
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Rich Funke (born January 30, 1949) is an American journalist and politician who represented the 55th district of the New York State Senate from 2015 until 2020.
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Senate from the 55th district, Preceded by ...
Rich Funke | |
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![]() Funke in 2019 | |
Member of the New York State Senate from the 55th district | |
In office January 1, 2015 ā December 31, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Ted O'Brien |
Succeeded by | Samra Brouk |
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Born | (1949-01-30) January 30, 1949 (age 75) Batavia, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Cary, North Carolina |
Alma mater | Adelphi University |
Occupation | Newsreader, journalist, anchorman |
Website | Official website |
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Funke is a Republican who was elected in November 2014 when he defeated Democratic incumbent Ted O'Brien.[1] Prior to his election, Funke had for almost 40 years been a news anchor and sports director for WHEC-TV, the NBC affiliate station in Rochester, New York.[2]