John James Faso Jr. (born August 25, 1952) is an American politician and the U.S. Representative for New York's 19th congressional district, elected in 2016. He served as minority leader of the New York State Assembly from 1998 to 2002, and represented the 102nd district from 1987 to 2002. A Republican, he represents New York's 19th congressional district. He was the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence, and Reform candidate.