Andrew Raia of East Northport is a republican serving his fourth term as an assemblyman for the 9th Assembly District on Long Island, which consists of parts of the towns of Huntington, Babylon and Islip. His local office is located in Northport Village above Copenhagen Bakery.
Raia, born and raised in Huntington, received his bachelor's degree in political science from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1991.
Prior to his election to the assembly, Raia served for 12 years as a staff member in the legislative offices of the state assembly and senate, as well as the Suffolk County legislature.
Raia's mother, Jo-Ann Raia, is the Huntington town clerk.