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Elizabeth Holtzman

Elizabeth Holtzman served as a representative for New York (1973-1981).

  • Democratic
  • New York
  • District 16
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 16

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1973-1981

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Elizabeth Holtzman served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1973 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Elizabeth Holtzman contributed to the legislative process during 4 terms in office.

Elizabeth Holtzman’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Elizabeth Holtzman participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Elizabeth Holtzman (born August 11, 1941) is an American attorney and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from New York’s 16th congressional district as a member of the Democratic Party from 1973 to 1981. She then served as district attorney of Kings County from 1982 to 1989, and as the 40th comptroller of New York City from 1990 to 1993. Holtzman ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in New York’s 10th congressional district in the 2022 election.

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