Chris Burdick

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Chris Burdick
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Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 93rd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byDavid Buchwald
Supervisor of Bedford, New York
In office
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2020
Preceded byLee V. A. Roberts
Succeeded byMaryAnn Carr
Personal details
Born (1951-09-01) September 1, 1951 (age 70)
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations		Working Families Party
Independence Party of New York[1]
ResidenceBedford, New York
Alma materUniversity of California at Berkeley (BA)
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (MA)
Seton Hall Law School (JD)
ProfessionAttorney, 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.[2] The 93rd Assembly District includes the towns of Bedford, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge and White Plains.[3] 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.[4]

Before being elected as Bedford Town Supervisor, Burdick held a senior counsel position at Stewart Title Insurance Company of New York.[5]

Political career[]

Burdick's personal political career first started in 1977 when he ran as a Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 40th State Assembly District, at age 26. Burdick gained the most votes in the Democratic Primary but lost to Republican Party candidates William Cary Edwards and Walter M. D. Kern, Jr in the General election. Burdick had previously been a legislative aid to New Jersey State Assemblymember Andrew Maguire.[6]

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.[7] Burdick won the Democratic primary for the 93rd Assembly race,[8] and went on to win in the General election, defeating Republican candidate John Nuculovic.[9]

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.[10][11]

Burdick is a member of the New York State Assembly committees on Correction, Environmental Conservation, Housing, People with Disabilities, and Veterans' Affairs.[12] Burdick is also Chair of the New York State Assembly Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities from People with Disabilities.[13]

Personal life[]

Along with his political offices, Burdick has served 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.[14] Burdick also served as Vice Chairman of the Northern Westchester Watershed Committee, an organ within the Westchester County government.[15]

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.[16]

Electoral history[]

1977 New Jersey State Assembly Election, District 40[17][18]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chris Burdick 6,766 50.15
Democratic John M. Henderson 6,725 49.85
Total votes 13,491 100.00
General election
Republican W. Cary Edwards 28,510 28.45
Republican Walter M. D. Kern, Jr. 27,536 27.48
Democratic Chris Burdick 21,794 21.75
Democratic John M. Henderson 21,423 21.38
Libertarian Susan Raggi 533 0.53
Libertarian Daniel L. Bauch 413 0.41
Total votes 100,209 100.00
Republican hold
2020 New York State Assembly Election, District 93[19][20]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chris Burdick 4,883 33.78
Democratic Kristen Browde 4,533 31.36
Democratic Jeremiah Frei-Pearson 2,751 19.03
Democratic Alex Roithmayr 1,212 8.38
Democratic Mark Jaffe 1,078 7.45
Total votes 14,457 100.00
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[]

  1. ^ Spillane, Matt. "Election 2020 Westchester: Candidates list for November voting". The Journal News. Gannett Co., Inc. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Morris, Jeff. "Chris Burdick declares victory in Assembly race". The Record-Review. The Record, L.L.C. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "David Buchwald – Assembly District 93 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. New York State Assembly. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  4. ^ Taliaferro, Lanning (June 10, 2020). "Candidate Profile: Chris Burdick For State Assembly". Bedford-Katonah, NY Patch. Patch Media. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  5. ^ Weinberger, Jodi. "District 93: Burdick, Nuculovic Seek Assembly Seat". North Salem News. TAPinto. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  6. ^ Hanley, Robert (October 13, 1977). "Democrats in Bergen Support Income Tax". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Woyton, Michael (October 14, 2019). "Buchwald Announces Run To Replace Lowey". White Plains, NY Patch. Patch Media. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "NYS Board of Elections Unofficial Election Night Results". NY State Board of Elections. NY State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  10. ^ Woyton, Michael (December 31, 2020). "Hudson Valley Officials Look Back At 2020, Forward To 2021". The Patch. Patch Media. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  11. ^ "Town Board & Elected Officials". Town of Bedford. Town of Bedford. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  12. ^ "Chris Burdick - Assembly District 93". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities". www.assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  14. ^ "Home". East of Hudson Watershed Corporation. East of Hudson Watershed Corporation. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  15. ^ "Chris Burdick". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  16. ^ "Chris Burdick - Assembly District 93 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". NYS Assembly - Chris Burdick. New York State Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  17. ^ Lan, Donald. "State of New Jersey: Results of the Primary Election Held Held June, 7 1977" (PDF). New Jersey Division of Elections. State of New Jersey. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  18. ^ Lan, Donald. "State of New Jersey: Results of the General Election Held November, 8 1977" (PDF). New Jersey Division of Elections. State of New Jersey. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  19. ^ Brehm, Robert; Valentine, Todd. "Certified Results from the June 23, 2020 Primary Election" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. State of New York. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  20. ^ "NYS Board of Elections Unofficial Election Night Results". New York State Board of Elections. New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
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