Jake Blumencranz

Jake Blumencranz is an American politician from Long Island, New York. A Republican, Blumencranz has represented the 15th district in the New York State Assembly since 2023.

Biography Blumencranz is a resident of Oyster Bay. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Religious Studies from Rice University and a Master of Science in Regional Urban Planning and Economic Development from The London School of Economics. Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Blumencranz worked as a business executive.

Political career In 2022, Blumencranz ran for Assembly in the 15th district on the Republican and Conservative Party lines. He defeated Democrat Amanda Field with 57.8% of the vote to her 42.2%. Blumencranz emphasized that he was a Millennial, and would give a voice to the younger generation of Republicans on Long Island.

Blumencranz is known for his bi-partisanship, supporting a bill which would offer $2,000 in student loan forgiveness to people who offer mental health support to the incarcerated, in an effort of prison reform. Blumencranz also co-sponsored a bill with Democrat Taylor Darling which would provide EpiPen to all first responders. Blumencranz joined a rally against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority after they hiked taxes by $800,000,000 on his constituents and cut service to many of the communities.