Christopher Tague
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 102nd district
Assumed office
April 30, 2018
Preceded byPete Lopez
Personal details
Born1969 or 1970 (age 53–54)
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Schoharie, New York, U.S.
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

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]

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.

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 would not 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

  1. ^ "Assemblyman Chris Tague". New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "Christopher Tague". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Chris Tague's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Jason Subik (April 25, 2018). "Republican Tague looks like winner of special election". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Jason Subik (November 7, 2018). "Tague keeps his seat in 102nd Assembly District". The Altamont Enterprise. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  7. ^ Stephen Williams (January 31, 2020). "Tague won't seek state Senate seat". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "About Chris". Elect Chris Tague for New York State Assembly. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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