Peter B. Harckham

Peter B. Harckham DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 40

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Peter B. HarckhamDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 40
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Peter Harckham (born September 16, 1960) is an American businessman and politician from the State of New York. A Democrat, Harckham represents Senate District 40 in the New York State Senate. He was first elected in 2018, defeating incumbent Terrence Murphy. The 40th district includes parts of Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties in the Hudson Valley. Before serving in the Senate, Harckham was a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators and served in the administration of Andrew Cuomo.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Dickinson College
Clarkstown High School North
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Senator
New York State Senate
2019 - Current
Member
Westchester County Board of Legislators
2008 - 2015
Majority Leader
Westchester County Board of Legislators
2010 - 2013
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Administration
2015 - 2018
President
Harckham Media Group, Limited Liability Company
2002 - 2008
Board President
A-HOME
2004 - 2007
Vice Chair
Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation
1992 - 2005
Founder
K&E Farms
Other Experience1 - 8 of 8
Former Board Member
United Way of Westchester and Putnam
Former Board Member
Community Advisory Council, Junior League of Northern Westchester
Former Board Member
Livable Communities Council
Former Member
President's Council, Northern Westchester Hospital
Former Soccer Coach
Lewisboro Soccer Club
Former Member
Domestic Animal Welfare Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Local Government Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee, New York State Senate
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