Addie Jenne

Addie Jenne is the former New York State Democratic Assemblywoman for the 118th/116th district from 2009 to 2019. The district was known as the 118th district when Jenne was elected in 2008, but was re-numbered during her tenure in office, in the 2012 New York legislative redistricting. The district is known as "The River District" for its place on the St. [Lawrence River], and it covers parts of Jefferson [County, New York|Jefferson] and St. [Lawrence County, New York|St. Lawrence] counties, including Watertown and Potsdam.
One of five siblings, Jenne's family has lived in New York State's North Country for seven generations; her father was a mechanic. She was a member of the Jefferson [County Board of Legislators], a seat which became vacant with her election to the assembly. She earned her B.A. degree from SUNY Albany and her J.D. from Syracuse [University College of Law]. She was defeated for reelection in 2018 by Republican Mark Walczyk.