Robert Rolison
Robert Rolison | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Open seat (redistricting) |
| Mayor of Poughkeepsie | |
| In office January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | John Tkazyik |
| Succeeded by | Marc Nelson |
| Member of the Dutchess County Legislature | |
| In office 2003 – 2015 Chairman: 2010–2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lori Rolison |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jay P. Rolison, Jr. |
| Education | Marist College |
Robert Rolison is a politician currently serving in the New York State Senate and a retired American law enforcement officer.
Career
[edit]Law Enforcement
[edit]In 1982, Rolison joined the Town of Poughkeepsie's police department and served for 12 years in the patrol division and 14 additional years as a detective.
Politics
[edit]From 2003 to 2015, Rolison served on the Dutchess County Legislature as a county legislator, serving as chairman of the legislature from 2010[1] to 2015.
From 2016 to 2022 he served as mayor of the city of Poughkeepsie.[1][2][3]
In 2022, Rolison announced a bid for State Senate District 39, which was held by Democrat James Skoufisprior to redistricting.[4] He defeated Democratic candidate Julie Shiroishi with 53.1% of the vote, flipping the seat.[5]
In 2024, he ran for reelection, defeating Democratic candidate Yvette Valdes Smith, with 50.7% of the vote.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Official Biography". New York State Senate.
- ↑ Schutzman, Nina (December 14, 2015). "Rolison Looks Forward to New Year, New Era in City". Poughkeepsie Journal.
- ↑ "Rob Rolison Re-Elected: He Talks Bipartisanship and Moving Forward". Spectrum Local News. November 5, 2019.
- ↑ "Rolison Announces Bid to Become State Senator". Mid Hudson News. May 23, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Nov 8 • General • State Senator • State Senate District 39 | New York State Board of Elections". New York State Board of Elections Elections Database. Retrieved 2026-10-19.
- ↑ "2024 Nov 5 • General • State Senator • State Senate District 39 | New York State Board of Elections". New York State Board of Elections Elections Database. Retrieved 2026-10-19.
- Living people
- 21st-century members of the New York State Legislature
- Republican Party New York (state) state senators
- Politicians from Poughkeepsie, New York
- 21st-century mayors of places in New York (state)
- Marist University alumni
- County legislators in New York (state)
- Law enforcement officials from New York (state)
