Addie Jenne

Addie Jenne (previously Addie Jenne Russell) is the former New York State Democratic Assemblywoman for the 118th/116th district from 2009 to 2019. The district was known as the 118th district when Jenne was elected in 2008, but was re-numbered during her tenure in office, in the 2012 New York legislative redistricting.[1] The district is known as "The River District" for its place on the St. Lawrence river, and it covers parts of Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties, including Watertown and Potsdam.

Addie Jenne
Jenne in 2011
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 116th district
In office
January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byDarrel Aubertine
Succeeded byMark Walczyk
Personal details
Alma materUniversity at Albany
Syracuse University College of Law
WebsiteOfficial website

One of five siblings, Jenne's family has lived in New York State's North Country for seven generations; her father was a mechanic.[2] She was a member of the Jefferson County Board of Legislators, a seat which became vacant with her election to the assembly.[3] She earned her B.A. degree from SUNY Albany and her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. She was defeated for reelection in 2018 by Republican Mark Walczyk.[4]

References
  1. "New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment". www.latfor.state.ny.us. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. "Russell wins 118th State Assembly seat". YNN, Your News Now. 2008-11-05. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18.
  3. Ohler, Amy (2008-10-17). "118th Assembly candidates debate". YNN, Your News Now. Archived from the original on 2012-02-12.
  4. Kenmore, Abraham (2019-02-16). "Jenne launches law practice". NNY360. Archived from the original on 2020-02-06. Retrieved 2020-02-06.


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