Chad Lupinacci Announces Bid for State Assembly

Receives key endorsements from Republican, Conservative and Independence parties

Vowing to lead the fight to enhance the quality of life on Long Island and foster local job growth, Chad Lupinacci today announced his candidacy for the 10th Assembly District. “I am excited about the opportunity to represent my family, friends, former and current students and the entire community in the New York State Assembly,” said Lupinacci.  “As someone who has lived and worked here my entire life, I possess a thorough understanding of the needs of our residents.  I will utilize my decade of legislative and governmental experience to make Long Island a more affordable place to live and a more attractive place for job creators.”

Lupinacci is currently serving his third term as a trustee of the South Huntington Union Free School District.  During his tenure, the district dramatically improved its graduation rate to well over ninety percent and has maintained an excellent Moody’s credit rating of Aa1.  Lupinacci plans to utilize his school board experience to address the inequities in school funding and to seek mandate relief, both of which would provide tax relief to his constituents.  He previously served as a staff member for Assemblyman Jim Conte as a Community Liaison and also interned with First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, assisting her office with correspondence, speechwriting and scheduling.  He also worked on archiving material for the Clinton Presidential Library.

Lupinacci, who is a full-time professor at Farmingdale State College as well as a practicing attorney, received the Republican, Conservative and Independence Party endorsements and the endorsement of the 10th District’s current Assemblyman, Jim Conte, who is retiring after 24 years in office.

“I have known Chad for well over a decade on both a professional and a personal level.  He is a hardworking, conscientious young man who cares deeply about our community and served my office with distinction as a Community Liaison,” said Assemblyman Jim Conte (R,I,C,WF-Huntington Station). “Chad’s commitment to our community, coupled with his impressive background and work ethic, make him the ideal candidate to represent us in Albany.”

Huntington Republican Committee Chairwoman Toni Tepe said, “Chad has some very big shoes to fill.  Fortunately, he has the work ethic and commitment to the community that is crucial to change the culture in Albany and enhance the quality of life on Long Island.”  

Suffolk Republican Committee Chairman John LaValle said, “While we are sad to see Assemblyman Jim Conte retire, there is no one better to replace him and serve the constituents of the 10th Assembly District than Chad Lupinacci.”

Suffolk County Conservative Chairman Ed Walsh said, “Chad is an energetic candidate who will run a vigorous campaign that focuses on the issues that matter most to Long Island residents:  lower property taxes, more jobs and an enhanced quality of life for local families and seniors and will represent Long Island well in the State Assembly.”

New York State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay said, “Chad has the educational background, work ethic and temperament needed to bring people of all backgrounds together and the youthful energy needed to keep issues vital to Long Islanders at the forefront of Albany’s statewide agenda.”

Chad is a lifelong resident of South Huntington and a graduate of Walt Whitman High School.  In addition to his full-time teaching job at Farmingdale State College, he is an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s College and Hofstra University, where he received his B.A. in 2001(summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), his J.D. from the Hofstra University School of Law, and his M.B.A. from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.

The district includes the hamlets of Cold Spring Harbor, Dix Hills, Greenlawn, Huntington, Huntington Station, Lloyd Harbor, Melville, South Huntington and West Hills in the Town of Huntington as well as part of Farmingdale in the Town of Babylon.