Karl A. Brabenec
Karl Brabenec | |
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Brabenec in 2021 | |
| Assistant Minority Leader - New York State Assembly | |
| Assumed office February 13, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Palmesano |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 98th district | |
| Assumed office December 14, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Annie Rabbitt |
| Ranking Member of the New York State Assembly Committee on Standing Committees | |
| In office January 1, 2025 – February 13, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Giglio |
| Minority Whip of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nicole Malliotakis |
| Succeeded by | David DiPietro |
| Town of Deerpark Supervisor | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – December 14, 2014 | |
| Town of Deerpark Councilman | |
| In office January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1979 Manhasset, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jessica Ebbecke (2005–2009) |
| Children | Karl Kimberlee |
| Alma mater | Mount Saint Mary College (B.A.) John Jay College of Criminal Justice (M.P.A.) |
| Website | Campaign Website Assembly Website |
Karl A. Brabenec (born July 12, 1979) is the New York State Assemblyman from the 98th District. A Republican, he has served in the Assembly since 2014, when he won a special election. The 98th District contains portions of Orange and Rockland Counties in the Hudson Valley.
On February 13, 2026, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra announced Brabenec's promotion to Assistant Minority Leader, a top leadership role in the minority conference of the New York State Assembly. In this position, Brabenec oversees legislative procedures and manages minority operations.
Brabenec now holds the third-highest ranking position within the Assembly Minority Conference. He previously served as Ranking Member of the Committee on Standing Committees, and as Minority Whip.