SCHOHARIE – Assemblyman Chris Tague today officially announced his campaign for New York State Senate in the 51st District, pledging to bring the same no-nonsense, results-driven approach he’s known for in the Assembly to the State Senate.
“I didn’t go to Albany to make friends. I went to fight for the people I represent,” said Tague.
“From day one, I’ve stood up to the radical agenda that’s driving up our costs, tying the hands of law enforcement, and steamrolling Upstate families, farmers, and small businesses. Now I’m running for State Senate to make sure our district has a strong voice at the table and a fighter in our corner every single day.”
Tague started his own dairy farm at 16 years-old and after a successful run sold the farm and went to work in the heavy highway and construction materials industry. There he worked his way up from laborer to foreman, superintendent, and eventually general manager. As a farmer, blue-collar worker, and now Assemblyman, he’s been a leading voice for family farms, Main Street small businesses, and the people who work with their hands for a living. Most recently he was ranked the #1 most effective Republican legislator in the State by the Center for Effective Lawmaking.
“People in our district are working harder than ever and getting less in return while Albany politicians play games with their paychecks, their energy bills, and their kids’ education. I’ll never stop fighting to make New York affordable, safe, and accountable to the people who actually live here,” Tague continued.
Tague said his campaign will focus on three core priorities:
Affordability: Cutting taxes, fees, and mandates that drive up the cost of living and doing business.
Public Safety: Backing law enforcement, fixing Albany’s failed criminal justice policies, and putting victims ahead of criminals.
Protecting Upstate: Defending family farms, small businesses, and local communities from one-size-fits-all mandates and out-of-touch bureaucrats.
“I’ve never forgotten where I came from or who I work for,” Tague added. “In the State Senate, I’ll keep doing what I’ve always done – show up, listen, and fight like hell for the people of this district. I’ll continue to be our fighter and our voice in Albany.”
Tague enters the race with strong early backing from Legislative Colleagues, Republican County Chairs, Conservative County Chairs, County Government Leaders, and Sheriffs across the 51st District.
NYS SENATE LEGISLATORS
Rob Ortt, NYS Senate Minority Leader
Senator Peter Oberacker, Current 51st Senate District
George Borello, 57th District & Senate Republican Campaign Committee, Chairman
Joe Griffo, 47th District
Rob Rolison, 39th District
Mark Walczyk, 49th District
NYS ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS
Will Barclay, NYS Assembly Minority Leader
Joe Angelino, 121st District (representing the 51st Senate District)
Brian Miller, 122nd District (representing the 51st Senate District)
Brian Maher, 101st District (representing the 51st Senate District)
Steve Hawley, 139th District
Karl Brabenec, 98th District
Jeff Gallahan, 131st District
Christopher Friend, 124th District
AJ Beephan, 105th District
Matt Simpson, 114th District
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CHAIRS
Benji Federman, Broome County
Bill Acee, Chenango County
Josh Morgan, Delaware County
Ed Frazier, Otsego County
Mike West, Schoharie County Vice Chairman
Ken Ronk, Ulster County
Brent Bogardus, Greene County & NYGOP Regional Vice Chairman
CONSERVATIVE COUNTY CHAIRS
Capt. James Small, Delaware County
Meg Kennedy, Otsego County
Bill Hanson, Schoharie County Chairman
Magilton, Sullivan County Chairman
Jack Hayes, Ulster County
COUNTY SHERRIFS
Fred Akshar, Broome County
Ernest Cutting, Chenango County
Craig DuMond, Delaware County
Peter Kusminsky, Greene County
Rich Devlin, Otsego County
Ron Stevens, Schoharie County
Albro Fancher, Shoharie County, Sheriff-Elect
COUNTY GOVERNMENT LEADERS
Dan Reynolds, Broome County Legislature, Chairman
Brian Wessels, Chenango County Clerk
Jeffrey Blanchard, Chenango County Board of Supervisors, Chairman
Haley Gransbury, Delaware County Clerk
Joe Cetta, Delaware County Board of Supervisors, Town of Walton
Allen Ruffles, Otsego County Treasurer
Jennifer Basile, Otsego County Clerk
Ed Frazier, Otsego County Board of Legislators, Chairman
Michelle Price, Schoharie County Treasurer
Larry Caza, Schoharie County Clerk
Indy Jaycox, Retired Schoharie County Clerk
Bill Federice, Schoharie County Board of Supervisors, Chairman
An official campaign kick-off event to be announced at a later date. Tague was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2018 where is currently the ranking member of the Agriculture Committee. He previously served as Schoharie Town Supervisor.
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