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For the filmmaker and hacker, see [Dave Buchwald](/source/Dave_Buchwald).

**David Evan Buchwald** (born June 12, 1978) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the [New York State Assembly](/source/New_York_State_Assembly), representing the [93rd district](/source/New_York's_93rd_State_Assembly_district).[2]

## Early life and education

Buchwald was born on June 12, 1978, and grew up in [Larchmont](/source/Larchmont,_New_York) and [Mamaroneck, New York](/source/Mamaroneck,_New_York). His mother was judge [Naomi Reice Buchwald](/source/Naomi_Reice_Buchwald)[3] and his father was Don Buchwald.[4] Through his father, he is a direct descendant of [Baal Shem Tov](/source/Baal_Shem_Tov), the founder of [Hasidic Judaism](/source/Hasidic_Judaism).[5]

He attended [Yale University](/source/Yale_University), where he received a B.S. in physics. He later went on to receive a [Master of Public Policy](/source/Master_of_Public_Policy) from the [John F. Kennedy School of Government](/source/John_F._Kennedy_School_of_Government) and a J.D. from [Harvard Law School](/source/Harvard_Law_School).[6]

## Career

Before running for New York State Assembly, Buchwald worked at the law firm [Davis Polk](/source/Davis_Polk). He also interned for Congresswoman [Nita Lowey](/source/Nita_Lowey).[6]

Buchwald was first elected on November 6, 2012, when he defeated the incumbent office holder. He ran for Congress in 2020 to replace retiring incumbent [Nita Lowey](/source/Nita_Lowey),[7] and lost to attorney [Mondaire Jones](/source/Mondaire_Jones).[8]

## Personal life

Buchwald married Lara M. Samet on March 1, 2014. Their wedding was officiated by Rabbi [Alan Silverstein](/source/Alan_Silverstein).[4]

## References

1. ["State Legislature Member Page"](http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/capitolimpact/gw_statelegdet.aspx?P_ID=nysh093&stfips=&state=ny&stname=). Retrieved 31 December 2019.

1. ["93rd District Map"](http://www.latfor.state.ny.us/maps/2012a/fa093.pdf). Retrieved 26 January 2013.

1. ["Buchwald, Naomi Reice | Federal Judicial Center"](https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/buchwald-naomi-reice). *www.fjc.gov*. Retrieved 2025-05-21.

1. ["Lara Samet and David Buchwald (Published 2014)"](https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/02/fashion/weddings/lara-samet-and-david-buchwald.html). *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2025-10-23.

1. Kornbluh, Jacob (2020-05-06). ["In the race to succeed Rep. Nita Lowey, David Buchwald wants to stand out from the pack"](https://jewishinsider.com/2020/05/david-buchwald-wants-to-stand-apart-from-the-pack/). *Jewish Insider*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240414070634/https://jewishinsider.com/2020/05/david-buchwald-wants-to-stand-apart-from-the-pack/) 2024-04-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-10-23.

1. ["The Voter's Self Defense System"](http://votesmart.org/). *Vote Smart*. Retrieved 2019-01-15.

1. Buchwald, David (2019-10-13). ["Our next Congressmember needs to have the same integrity, progressive vision & true blue values as Nita Lowey. I'm David Buchwald - a Democrat & proud progressive -announcing my candidacy for NY17. Lara & I are excited to take on Donald Trump & fight for the values we hold dear.pic.twitter.com/UPg94VBP3P"](https://twitter.com/DavidBuchwald/status/1183442276942598144). *@DavidBuchwald*. Retrieved 2019-10-13.

1. Rubinstein, Dana (2020-07-14). ["Mondaire Jones Rides Insurgent Wave to a House Primary Win in N.Y."](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/nyregion/mondaire-jones-house-primary.html). *The New York Times*. [ISSN 0362-4331](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0362-4331). Retrieved 2020-09-09.

## External links

- [New York State Assembly Member Website](http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/David-Buchwald) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130129224659/http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/David-Buchwald) 2013-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
- [Congressional Campaign Website](https://www.DavidBuchwaldForCongress.com/)
- [Assembly Campaign Website](https://davidbuchwald.com/)

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