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
Law Enforcement
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
From 2003 to 2015, Rolison served on the Dutchess County Legislature as a county legislator, serving as chairman of the legislature from 2010 to 2015.
From 2016 to 2022 he served as mayor of the city of Poughkeepsie.
In 2022, Rolison announced a bid for State Senate District 39, which was held by Democrat James Skoufisprior to redistricting. He defeated Democratic candidate Julie Shiroishi with 53.1% of the vote, flipping the seat.
In 2024, he ran for reelection, defeating Democratic candidate Yvette Valdes Smith, with 50.7% of the vote.
See also
References
- 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.
