Christopher "Chris" Tague is an American politician, farmer, and businessman from the state of

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. A Republican, Tague has represented the 102nd district of the

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, covering parts of the Hudson Valley, since 2018.

Career

After graduating from high school in 1987, Tague ran a dairy business, selling it in 1992. From 1992 until 2017, Tague worked at Cobleskill Stone Products, eventually becoming the company's general manager. He also served as Schoharie Town Supervisor between 2016 and 2018.

Electoral history

In April 2018, upon the resignation of Republican Assemblyman Pete Lopez to become a regional administrator for the

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, a special election was held in the Assembly's 102nd district. After a closely fought campaign, Tague defeated Democrat Aidan O'Connor 46-44%, with Reform Party candidate Wesley Laraway taking the remainder. Both Tague and O'Connor ran for a full term that following November. In a much higher turnout election, Tague defeated O'Connor by a wide margin, 56-44%. After

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James Seward announced he would not seek re-election to the 51st district in 2020, Tague was mentioned as a potential candidate, but he declined.

Personal life

Tague was born and raised in Schoharie,

, along with 2 siblings. He continues to live in Schoharie.

References

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