The Assembly Republican Conference today unanimously elected Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) as Leader of the Minority Conference. Today’s leadership vote was held at the Capitol before the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session.
“I am deeply thankful to the members of this Conference for the trust and confidence they’ve shown in me. I work alongside extremely hardworking men and women, which now includes six new members who bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our team. To receive their vote is an honor and a privilege,” said Leader Barclay. “We are eager to begin the 2025 Legislative Session and will use every day as an opportunity to better the lives of the people in our great state. We will continue our efforts to make New York safer, more affordable and a place where every family will choose to build their future.”
Leader Barclay was first elected to the state Assembly in November 2002 and elected Minority Leader in January 2020. Throughout his time in the Assembly, he held several key roles within the Conference, including Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, Deputy Minority Leader, Assistant Minority Leader and Chairman of the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee.
Leader Barclay represents the 120th Assembly District, which includes Oswego County as well as parts of Jefferson and Cayuga counties. He was born and raised in Central New York and resides in Pulaski with his wife Margaret and their two sons.
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