Chris Burdick
Chris Burdick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 93rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Buchwald |
| Supervisor of Bedford, New York | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Lee V. A. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | MaryAnn Carr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1951 Paterson, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Bedford, New York |
| Alma mater | University of California at Berkeley (BA) Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (MA) Seton Hall Law School (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney, politician |
| Website | |
Chris Burdick is an American politician and attorney, currently serving as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 93rd district. In the 2020 New York State Assembly elections, Burdick was elected to succeed David Buchwald.[1] The 93rd Assembly District includes the towns of Bedford, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge and White Plains.[2] Before joining the New York State Assembly, Burdick served as Town Supervisor for the Town of Bedford.
Education and early career
Burdick graduated from the University of California at Berkley, where he received a B.A. in economics and history. He later obtained a master's degree in International Studies from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Finally, Burdick earned a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall Law School, in Newark, New Jersey.[3]
Before being elected as Bedford Town Supervisor, Burdick held a senior counsel position at Stewart Title Insurance Company of New York.[4]
Political career
Burdick was first elected to public office in 2007, when he won a seat on the Bedford Town Board, running as a Democrat. Burdick was re-elected to his position on the town board in 2011. In 2013, Burdick was elected as the Bedford Town Supervisor.
In 2020, Democratic incumbent Assemblyman David Buchwald announced he would not seek re-election for the 93rd Assembly District, to pursue a bid for the New York's 17th congressional district.[5] Burdick won the Democratic primary for the 93rd Assembly race,[6] and went on to win in the General election, defeating Republican candidate John Nuculovic.[7]
Burdick took office as a member of the New York State Assembly on January 1, 2021, leaving his position as Bedford Town Supervisor to Bedford Town Board Member and Deputy Supervisor MaryAnn Carr.[8][9]
Personal life
Along with his political offices, Burdick serves as Vice President of the East of Hudson Watershed Corporation, an environmental and development corporation, founded by local leaders in Northern Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties.[10] Burdick also serves as Vice Chairman of the Northern Westchester Watershed Committee, an organ within the Westchester County government.[11]
Burdick has lived in Bedford since he moved from New Jersey in 1992. He lives with his wife, Illyria, and has three children and a granddaughter.[12]
Electoral history
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Chris Burdick | 1,842 | 32.36 | |
| Democratic | Kristen Browde | 1,647 | 28.93 | |
| Democratic | Jeremiah Frei-Pearson | 1,297 | 22.78 | |
| Democratic | Alex Roithmayr | 511 | 8.98 | |
| Democratic | Mark Jaffe | 396 | 6.95 | |
| Total votes | 5,693 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Chris Burdick | 40,438 | 61.07 | |
| Working Families | Chris Burdick | 2,621 | 3.96 | |
| Independence | Chris Burdick | 455 | 0.70 | |
| Total | Chris Burdick | 43,514 | 65.72 | |
| Republican | John Nuculovic | 20,783 | 31.39 | |
| Conservative | John Nuculovic | 1,898 | 2.88 | |
| Total | John Nuculovic | 22,681 | 34.26 | |
| Total votes | 66,217 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ Morris, Jeff. "Chris Burdick declares victory in Assembly race". The Record-Review. The Record, L.L.C. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "David Buchwald – Assembly District 93 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. New York State Assembly. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Taliaferro, Lanning (June 10, 2020). "Candidate Profile: Chris Burdick For State Assembly". Bedford-Katonah, NY Patch. Patch Media. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Weinberger, Jodi. "District 93: Burdick, Nuculovic Seek Assembly Seat". North Salem News. TAPinto. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Woyton, Michael (October 14, 2019). "Buchwald Announces Run To Replace Lowey". White Plains, NY Patch. Patch Media. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Certified Results from the June 23, 2020 Primary Election" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "NYS Board of Elections Unofficial Election Night Results". NY State Board of Elections. NY State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Woyton, Michael (December 31, 2020). "Hudson Valley Officials Look Back At 2020, Forward To 2021". The Patch. Patch Media. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Town Board & Elected Officials". Town of Bedford. Town of Bedford. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Home". East of Hudson Watershed Corporation. East of Hudson Watershed Corporation. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Chris Burdick". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Chris Burdick - Assembly District 93 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". NYS Assembly - Chris Burdick. New York State Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "NYS Board of Elections Unofficial Election Night Results". New York State Board of Elections. New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Dougherty, Mike; Lungariello, Mark. "Primary results: Voters face long lines, waits as leaders emerge in key races". Lohud. The Journal News. Retrieved December 2, 2020.