Daniel George Stec (born February 21, 1969) is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Senate for the 45th district.[1] He represents all of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Warren Counties, and parts of St. Lawrence County and Washington County. He previously represented the 114th district of the New York State Assembly.

Dan Stec
Stec in 2021
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 45th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byBetty Little
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 114th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2020
Preceded byJanet Duprey
Succeeded byMatt Simpson
Personal details
Born (1969-02-21) February 21, 1969 (age 55)
Political partyRepublican
Other political
affiliations
Conservative
Independence
SpouseHilary
Children1
Residence(s)Queensbury, New York, U.S.
EducationClarkson University (BS)
Signature
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Battles/warsGulf War

Early life and career

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Stec was born to George, a Vietnam War veteran and New York State Forest Ranger, and Elsie, a school secretary. He was raised in Queensbury, New York and graduated from Queensbury High School in 1987. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.

Career

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In 2011, Stec became the chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors.[2] He was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2012, serving until 2020.[3] He was elected to the New York State Senate in 2020, defeating Clinton County Treasurer Kimberly Davis.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "NY Senate District 45". Archived from the original on 25 May 2009. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  2. ^ "Queensbury Supervisor Dan Stec sworn in as Warren County chairman". The Post-Star. Glens Falls, New York. 2011-01-06. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  3. ^ "Daniel Stec to take office in Queensbury". WTEN. 2013-01-01. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  4. ^ "Davis concedes; Stec will succeed Little as state senator for northeast NY | News, Sports, Jobs - Adirondack Daily Enterprise". Retrieved 2022-03-22.
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Political offices
Preceded by
Queensbury, New York Ward 3 Councilman
January 2002 – December 2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Dennis R. Brower
Queensbury, New York Town Supervisor
January 2004 – December 2012
Succeeded by
Ronald S. Montesi
Preceded by
Frederick H. Monroe
Chairman of the Warren County, New York Board of Supervisors
January 2011 – December 2012
Succeeded by
Kevin B. Geraghty
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly, 114th District
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2020
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York's 45th State Senate district
January 1, 2021 – present
Incumbent