Jen Metzger

Jennifer "Jen" Metzger (born February 3, 1965) is a member of the New York State Senate, who has represented the 42nd district since 2019. Her district encompasses much of the Hudson Valley west of the river as well as portions of the Catskill Mountains. Metzger is a Democrat.

Jen Metzger
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 42nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byJohn Bonacic
Personal details
Born (1965-02-03) February 3, 1965
New York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Spouse(s)John Schwartz
ResidenceRosendale, New York
Alma materOberlin College (B.A.)
Rutgers University (Ph.D.)
WebsiteCampaign website

Prior to her time as a legislator, Metzger served on the town council of Rosendale.

Background

Metzger was born and raised in New York City.[1] She graduated from Oberlin College in 1987 and earned her Ph.D. in political science from Rutgers University in 2004.[2] She is married with three children.[3]

In 1988, Metzger began work as a public affairs coordinator with the United Nations, and later served as an instructor at the Walt Whitman Center for Culture and Politics of Democracy and Rutgers University.[4]

In 2001, Metzger and her husband moved to Rosendale, New York, a hamlet in the Hudson Valley.[5] She later chaired the Rosendale Environmental Commission and served as Deputy Town Supervisor.[6] In 2013, Metzger was elected to the Rosendale Town Council, and was re-elected in 2017.[7][8].

Metzger founded the nonprofit organization Citizens for Local Power, which organized dozens of town and city councils across the country.[9]

New York State Senate

In February 2018, Metzger announced that she would challenge longtime Republican Senator John Bonacic for his seat.[10] Several months later, Bonacic announced that he would retire.[11] In September, Metzger defeated Pramilla Malick in the Democratic primary, and faced Orange County Clerk Annie Rabbitt in the general election.[12] A closely watched race, the seat was seen as one of the most competitive of the cycle.[13] In an overwhelmingly Democratic year, Metzger defeated Rabbitt 52% to 48%.[14]

With Democrats winning the majority in 2018, Metzger is now serving as Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee.[15]

References
  1. "Jen Metzger named chairwoman of state Senate Agriculture Committee". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  2. "Voters Guide: Metzger, Rabbitt aim for 42nd Senate District seat". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  3. "Jen Metzger named chairwoman of state Senate Agriculture Committee". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  4. editor@palltimes.com, SETH WALLACE. "Ritchie out as Ag chair, new leader Metzger pledges to listen to local farmers". Oswego County News Now. Retrieved 2019-02-05.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  5. "Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger mulls state Senate run". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  6. news@freemanonline.com, William J. Kemble. "Rosendale Town Board wishes councilwoman well in new role as New York state senator". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  7. Kemble, William J. "Rosendale: Democrats Jennifer Metzger, Chris Pryslopski elected to Town Board". Daily Freeman.
  8. Platt, Frances Marion. "Rosendale election: Walsh, Metzger, Igoe and Pryslopski win; Pape hangs onto justice bench". Hudson Valley One.
  9. "Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger mulls state Senate run". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  10. "Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger mulls state Senate run". Daily Freeman. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  11. "3 NY Senate Republicans drop re-election bids in 3 days". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  12. "Metzger defeats Malick in Democratic primary for 42nd Senate District". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  13. d_evers (2018-04-30). "Previewing the 2018 state Senate elections". CSNY. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  14. "Our Campaigns - NY State Senate 42 Race - Nov 06, 2018". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  15. "Jen Metzger named chairwoman of state Senate Agriculture Committee". Daily Freeman.
New York State Senate
Preceded by
John Bonacic		 Member of the New York Senate
from the 42nd district
2019–present		 Incumbent
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