Assemblyman Karl Brabenec has been elevated within the Assembly Republican Conference and now serves as the Assistant Minority Leader, making him the third highest-ranking Republican in the State Assembly.

Brabenec, who represents parts of Rockland County was appointed to the position by newly selected Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra.

The promotion comes just days after internal conference discussions regarding leadership succession. As previously reported by Monsey Scoop, Brabenec had been mentioned among several lawmakers being considered for the conference’s top leadership role.

Brabenec is serving his sixth term in the Assembly and has previously held leadership responsibilities within the conference. His new role places him in a key position shaping Republican legislative strategy in Albany.