Colin Schmitt

Colin J. Schmitt (born June 20, 1990) is an American politician and realtor from the state of New York. A Republican, Schmitt has represented the 99th district of the New York State Assembly, covering parts of Orange and Rockland Counties, since 2019.[1][2]

Colin J. Schmitt
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 99th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byJames Skoufis
Personal details
Born (1990-06-20) June 20, 1990
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Nikki Pagano (m. 2018)
ResidenceNew Windsor, New York
EducationCatholic University of America, B.A.
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Career

Schmitt was born on Staten Island in New York City. He started his political career in the office of then-Assemblywoman Ann Rabbitt, becoming the youngest aide to ever be hired in the Assembly. After graduating from the Catholic University of America in 2012, Schmitt joined then-State Senator Greg Ball's staff, and worked as the Chief of Staff for New Windsor.[3]

Schmitt is also a commercial real estate agent and a corporal in the Army National Guard.[1]

Electoral history

Schmitt first ran for office in 2012, campaigning for the Assembly's 99th district.[4] He lost in the primary to Goshen mayor Kyle Roddey, who in turn lost in the general election to Democrat James Skoufis.[5]

Schmitt ran for the same seat again in 2016.[6] He won the primary uncontested but lost to Skoufis in the general election, 53% to 47%. [7]

In 2018, after Skoufis had declared his campaign for the 39th district of the State Senate, Schmitt announced he would run for the 99th district for a third time.[8] He defeated Democrat Matthew Rettig with 53% of the vote, and was sworn into the Assembly on January 9, 2019.[9]

Personal life

Schmitt lives in New Windsor with his wife, Nikki Pagano-Schmitt, and their dog.[10]

References
  1. "Assemblyman Colin Schmitt". New York State Assembly. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  2. "Colin J. Schmitt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  3. "Colin Schmitt's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  4. Ginny Privitar (July 26, 2012). "Colin Schmitt: 'You can stand by your beliefs and represent everybody'". The Chronicle. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  5. "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  6. Chris McKenna (October 15, 2016). "Schmitt vs.Skoufis in battle of young guns". The Times Herald-Record. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  7. Michael D'Onofrio (November 9, 2016). "Rockland elections: Assembly, Senate incumbents win". Lohud.com. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  8. Amanda Spadaro (May 22, 2018). "Schmitt announces third run for Assembly". The Times Herald-Record. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  9. Leonard Sparks (November 6, 2018). "Schmitt tops Rettig to take 99th Assembly District seat". The Times Herald-Record. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  10. "About Colin". Colin Schmitt for State Assembly. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
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