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Joshua Goldfein has a law degree from New York University School of Law.  

Joshua is a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society, where he has worked for over 30 years. 

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Joshua is currently a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society.

Joshua Goldfein (Working Families Party) is running for election for lieutenant governor of New York. This is his first time running for public office.

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Joshua previously ran for U.S. House in New York’s 1st Congressional District in 2020, but did not win. 


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- The lieutenant governor is a statewide elected official who serves as the second-highest executive officer in New York State and the first in line to succeed the governor.
- The lieutenant governor is elected jointly with the governor to serve a four-year term.
- The lieutenant governor serves as the president of the New York State Senate, presiding over sessions and casting tie-breaking votes when necessary.
- The office supports the governor by carrying out assigned responsibilities, which may include leading policy initiatives, coordinating programs, and representing the state.
- Candidates must meet the same qualifications as the governor, including being at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The lieutenant governor receives a salary set by the state legislature, which is approximately $210,000 per year.