Christopher Tague
Christopher "Chris" Tague is an American politician, farmer, and businessman from the state of New York. A Republican, Tague has represented the 102nd district of the New York State Assembly, covering parts of the Hudson Valley, since 2018.[1][2]
Christopher Tague | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 102nd district | |
Assumed office April 30, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Pete Lopez |
Personal details | |
Born | 1969/1970 (age 49–50) |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Schoharie, New York, U.S. |
Website | Official website Campaign website |
Career
After graduating from high school in 1987, Tague ran a dairy business, selling it in 1992. From 1992 until 2017, Tague worked at Cobleskill Stone Products, eventually becoming the company's general manager.[1]
He also served as Schoharie Town Supervisor between 2016 and 2018.[3]
Electoral history
In April 2018, upon the resignation of Republican Assemblyman Pete Lopez to become a regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, a special election was held in the Assembly's 102nd district. After a closely fought campaign, Tague defeated Democrat Aidan O'Connor 46-44%, with Reform Party candidate Wesley Laraway taking the remainder.[4]
Both Tague and O'Connor ran for a full term that following November.[5] In a much higher turnout election, Tague defeated O'Connor by a wide margin, 56-44%.[6]
After State Senator James Seward announced he wouldn't seek re-election to the 51st district in 2020, Tague was mentioned as a potential candidate, but he declined.[7]
Personal life
Tague was born and raised in Schoharie, New York, along with 2 siblings. He continues to live in Schoharie.[8]
References
- "Assemblyman Chris Tague". New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "Christopher Tague". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "Chris Tague's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- Jason Subik (April 25, 2018). "Republican Tague looks like winner of special election". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- Jason Subik (November 3, 2018). "Assembly race features a re-run between Chris Tague and Aidan O'Connor". Hudson Valley One. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- Jason Subik (November 7, 2018). "Tague keeps his seat in 102nd Assembly District". The Altamont Enterprise. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- Stephen Williams (January 31, 2020). "Tague won't seek state Senate seat". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "About Chris". Elect Chris Tague for New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 1, 2020.