Chris Burdick | |
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| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the93rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Buchwald |
| Supervisor ofBedford, New York | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Lee V. A. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | MaryAnn Carr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1951-09-01)September 1, 1951 (age 74) Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Working Families Party Independence Party of New York[1] |
| Relatives | Natalia Hussey-Burdick (niece)[2] |
| Residence | Bedford, New York |
| Alma mater | University of California at Berkeley (BA) Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (MA) Seton Hall Law School (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney, politician |
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Christopher W. Burdick is an American politician and attorney, currently serving as a member of theNew York State Assembly, representing the 93rd district. In the2020 New York State Assembly elections, Burdick was elected to succeedDavid Buchwald.[3] The 93rd Assembly District includes the towns ofBedford,Harrison,Lewisboro,Mount Kisco,New Castle,North Castle,North Salem,Pound Ridge andWhite Plains.[4] Before joining the New York State Assembly, Burdick served as Town Supervisor for the Town of Bedford.
Burdick graduated from theUniversity of California at Berkley, where he received a B.A. in economics and history. He later obtained a master's degree in international studies from theJohns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Finally, Burdick earned a Juris Doctor fromSeton Hall Law School, inNewark, New Jersey.[5]
Before being elected as Bedford Town Supervisor, Burdick held a senior counsel position at Stewart Title Insurance Company of New York.[6]
Burdick's personal political career first started in 1977 when he ran as a Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 40th State Assembly District, at age 26. Burdick gained the most votes in the Democratic Primary but lost to Republican Party candidatesWilliam Cary Edwards andWalter M. D. Kern, Jr in the General election. Burdick had previously been a legislative aid to New Jersey State AssemblymemberAndrew Maguire.[7]
Burdick was first elected to public office in 2007, when he won a seat on the Bedford Town Board, running as aDemocrat. Burdick was re-elected to his position on the town board in 2011. In 2013, Burdick was elected as the Bedford Town Supervisor.
In 2020, Democratic incumbent Assemblyman David Buchwald announced he would not seek re-election for the 93rd Assembly District, to pursue a bid for theNew York's 17th congressional district.[8] Burdick won the Democratic primary for the 93rd Assembly race,[9] and went on to win in the General election, defeating Republican candidate John Nuculovic.[10]
Burdick took office as a member of the New York State Assembly on January 1, 2021, leaving his position as Bedford Town Supervisor to Bedford Town Board Member and Deputy Supervisor MaryAnn Carr.[11][12]
In 2022, Burdick faced a challenge from Gary Lipson, a local attorney based out of White Plains, but won reelection with more than 63 per cent of the vote. Burdick's campaign focused on protecting abortion rights in New York State and environmental policy.[13]
Burdick is a member of the New York State Assembly committees on Correction, Environmental Conservation, Housing, People with Disabilities, Veterans' Affairs and Banks.[14] Burdick is also Chair of the New York State Assembly Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities.[15]
Along with his political offices, Burdick has served as Vice President of the East of Hudson Watershed Corporation, an environmental and development corporation, founded by local leaders in Northern Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties.[16] Burdick also served as Vice Chairman of the Northern Westchester Watershed Committee, an organ within the Westchester County government.[17]
Burdick has lived in Bedford since he moved from New Jersey in 1992. He lives with his wife, Illyria, and has three children and a granddaughter.[18]
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Chris Burdick | 6,766 | 50.15 | |
| Democratic | John M. Henderson | 6,725 | 49.85 | |
| Total votes | 13,491 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | W. Cary Edwards | 28,510 | 28.45 | |
| Republican | Walter M. D. Kern, Jr. | 27,536 | 27.48 | |
| Democratic | Chris Burdick | 21,794 | 21.75 | |
| Democratic | John M. Henderson | 21,423 | 21.38 | |
| Libertarian | Susan Raggi | 533 | 0.53 | |
| Libertarian | Daniel L. Bauch | 413 | 0.41 | |
| Total votes | 100,209 | 100.00 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Chris Burdick | 4,883 | 33.78 | |
| Democratic | Kristen Browde | 4,533 | 31.36 | |
| Democratic | Jeremiah Frei-Pearson | 2,751 | 19.03 | |
| Democratic | Alex Roithmayr | 1,212 | 8.38 | |
| Democratic | Mark Jaffe | 1,078 | 7.45 | |
| Total votes | 14,457 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Chris Burdick | 40,438 | 61.07 | |
| Working Families | Chris Burdick | 2,621 | 3.96 | |
| Independence | Chris Burdick | 455 | 0.70 | |
| Total | Chris Burdick | 43,514 | 65.72 | |
| Republican | John Nuculovic | 20,783 | 31.39 | |
| Conservative | John Nuculovic | 1,898 | 2.88 | |
| Total | John Nuculovic | 22,681 | 34.26 | |
| Total votes | 66,217 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chris Burdick | 30,838 | 59.76 | |
| Working Families | Chris Burdick | 1,689 | 3.27 | |
| Total | Chris Burdick | 32,527 | 63.03 | |
| Republican | Gary Lipson | 17,665 | 34.23 | |
| Conservative | Gary Lipson | 1,410 | 2.73 | |
| Total | Gary Lipson | 19,075 | 36.97 | |
| Total votes | 51,602 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chris Burdick | 45,219 | 91.99 | |
| Working Families | Chris Burdick | 3,778 | 7.69 | |
| Total | Chris Burdick | 48,997 | 99.67 | |
| Write-in | 161 | 0.33 | ||
| Total votes | 49,158 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
