Cheektowaga, N.Y. (WBEN) - New York State Assemblyman Pat Chludzinski has conceded in his bid for a second term in Albany representing the 143rd Assembly district. The Republican incumbent will give up his seat for Democratic challenger Ryan Taughrin come January.
Chuldzinski released the following statement on Tuesday, a week after Election Day:
"My entire adult life has been in service to my country and community, with the Army National Guard, the United States Army, the Cheektowaga Police Department, and for the last two years as the State Assemblyman representing the 143rd District. Representing my family, friends, and neighbors in state government has been a great honor, and I am very proud of what we have accomplished in such a short time.
"From the beginning I, was committed to carrying the voices of residents to Albany and representing their values and concerns in state government. This commitment enabled us to help pass an unprecedented number of bills for a freshman minority legislator, provide valuable constituent services to residents in need, deliver resources for important projects, stand up for what we believed to be right, and stand against what we believed to be wrong.
"On behalf of my family, I want to thank the many family, friends, colleagues, volunteers, and voters, who supported us these last two and a half years. We will always be grateful for not only the friendships, but hopefully the difference we made. My congratulations to the Democrat party, and I wish my successor Ryan Taughrin well."
Taughrin led by roughly 500 votes on Election Night.
Ryan Taughrin led by 500 votes on Election Night
Ryan Taughrin led by 500 votes on Election Night
