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Revision as of 04:52, 2 January 2023
Chris Eachus | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 99th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Colin Schmitt |
Personal details | |
Born | San Mateo, California, U.S. | October 8, 1955
Political party | Democratic Party |
Christopher W. Eachus (born October 8, 1955) is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 99th district, which covers parts of Orange and Rockland Counties. Eachus is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
Eachus was born in San Mateo California, and spent his early years in Peru until his family settled on Long Island. He graduated with a master's degree from SUNY New Paltz. He made a career as a high school teacher for 40 years.[1]
Political Career
Eachus served 12 years (3 terms) as a member of the Orange County Legislature, representing the 15th district from 2004-2016.[2] He ran for New York State Senate twice against long-time incumbent William J. Larkin Jr., losing in 2012 and 2016.[3]
New York State Assembly
Eachus declared his candidacy for New York State Assembly in early 2022.[4] With incumbent Assemblyman Colin Schmitt running for Congress, the 99th Assembly district seat became open. Fellow Democratic candidate Zak Constantine withdrew from the race following Eachus's entry.[5] Eachus defeated Republican Kathryn Luciani, a Town Councilwoman from Woodbury, by 8 votes after a recount.[6] Eachus was the only Democrat to flip a previously Republican Assembly in 2022.
Electoral History
Orange County Legislature
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Christopher Eachus | 1,503 | 46.37 | |
Working Families | Christopher Eachus | 131 | 4.04% | |
Democratic | Christopher Eachus | 1,634 | 50.42% | |
Republican | Christina M. Longinott | 1,274 | 39.31% | |
Conservative | Christina M. Longinott | 333 | 10.27% | |
Total | Christine M. Longinott | 1,607 | 49.58% | |
Total votes | 3,241 | 100% | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Christopher W. Eachus | 1,021 | 44.35 | |
Independence | Christopher W. Eachus | 165 | 7.17% | |
Democratic | Christopher W. Eachus (Incumbent) | 1,186 | 51.52% | |
Republican | K. James Dittbrenner | 949 | 41.23% | |
Conservative | K. James Dittbrenner | 167 | 7.25% | |
Total | K. James Dittbrenner | 1,116 | 48.48% | |
Total votes | 2,302 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Christopher W. Eachus | 1,685 | 50.69% | |
Working Families | Christopher W. Eachus | 113 | 3.40% | |
Independence | Christopher W. Eachus | 112 | 3.37% | |
Democratic | Christopher W. Eachus (Incumbent) | 1,910 | 57.46% | |
Republican | Veronica A. McMillan | 1,180 | 35.50% | |
Conservative | Veronica A. McMillan | 234 | 7.04% | |
Total | Veronica A. McMillan | 1,414 | 42.54% | |
Total votes | 3,324 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
New York State Senate
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | William J. Larkin, Jr. | 45,942 | 43.87% | |
Conservative | William J. Larkin, Jr. | 6,722 | 6.42% | |
Independence | William J. Larkin, Jr. | 2,257 | 2.16% | |
Total | William J. Larkin, Jr. (Incumbent) | 54,921 | 52.45% | |
Democratic | Christopher W. Eachus | 46,126 | 44.05 | |
Working Families | Christopher W. Eachus | 3,620 | 3.46% | |
Total | Christopher W. Eachus | 49,746 | 47.51% | |
Write-in | 50 | 0.05% | ||
Total votes | 104,717 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | William J. Larkin, Jr. | 51,010 | 45.25% | |
Conservative | William J. Larkin, Jr. | 6,914 | 6.13% | |
Independence | William J. Larkin, Jr. | 6,611 | 5.86% | |
Reform | William J. Larkin, Jr. | 496 | 0.44% | |
Total | William J. Larkin, Jr. (Incumbent) | 65,031 | 57.69% | |
Democratic | Christopher W. Eachus | 43,915 | 38.96% | |
Working Families | Christopher W. Eachus | 2,882 | 2.56% | |
Women's Equality | Christopher W. Eachus | 844 | 0.75% | |
Total | Christopher W. Eachus | 47,641 | 42.26% | |
Write-in | 49 | 0.04% | ||
Total votes | 112,721 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
New York State Assembly
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Christopher W. Eachus | 18,539 | 50.00% | |
Republican | Kathryn D. Luciani | 16,614 | 44.81% | |
Conservative | Kathryn D. Luciani | 1,917 | 5.17% | |
Total | Kathryn D. Luciani | 18,531 | 49.98% | |
Write-in | 10 | 0.03% | ||
Total votes | 37,080 | 100% | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
References
- ^ "Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "About Chris Eachus". Chris Eachus for Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Eachus leads Assembly race by 21 with all ballots tallied but awaiting recount". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Eachus Launches Bid For Assembly Seat". Hudson Valley Press. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Constantine withdraws from state Assembly campaign, hopes to chair Orange County Democratic Committee". WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Eachus squeaks by with Assembly win". Mid-Hudson News. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "2005 General Election County Legislator 15th Legislative District". Orange County Board of Elections. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "County Legislature Legislative District 15". Orange County Board of Elections. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Orange County Legislature District 15". Orange County Board of Elections. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns Nov. 8, 2016" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Assembly Results". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 1, 2023.