George Amedore

George Amedore is an American politician and businessman from New York. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New York State Senate representing the 46th district from 2015 to 2020, after previously serving in the New York State Assembly. His political career was marked by a focus on economic development, tax policy, and support for veterans, stemming from his background in the construction and real estate industries.

Early life and education

George Amedore was born in Schenectady, New York, and was raised in the nearby town of Rotterdam. He attended local public schools within the Greater Amsterdam School District. Following his secondary education, Amedore pursued studies in business and construction management, though he did not earn a traditional four-year degree, instead entering the workforce directly to build his family's business.

Business career

Prior to his political career, Amedore established himself as a successful entrepreneur in the Capital District. He served as vice president of Amedore Homes, a residential construction and land development company founded by his family. Under his leadership, the firm became a significant builder in the Mohawk Valley and Hudson Valley regions, developing numerous residential subdivisions. His business experience heavily influenced his later legislative priorities, particularly regarding property tax relief, regulatory reform for small businesses, and economic development initiatives.

New York State Senate

Elected to the New York State Senate in 2014, Amedore represented the 46th district, which encompassed parts of Albany, Greene, Montgomery, Schenectady, and Ulster counties. In the New York State Legislature, he served as chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. His legislative record included advocacy for the property tax cap, increased funding for veteran services, and opposition to the SAFE Act. He also worked on bills related to infrastructure investment and supporting manufacturing in Upstate New York.

2014 congressional election

In 2014, Amedore was the Republican candidate for New York's 20th Congressional District, a seat being vacated by longtime Democratic Congressman Paul Tonko. The district, based in the Capital District, was considered favorable for Democrats. Amedore was defeated by the Democratic candidate, Albany County Executive Paul Tonko, who successfully reclaimed the seat for his party. This congressional race occurred concurrently with Amedore's successful state senate campaign.

Electoral history

In a 2007 special election, Amedore was first elected to the New York State Assembly for the 105th district, succeeding Paul Tonko. He was re-elected to the New York State Assembly in 2008, 2010, and 2012. In the 2014 elections, he narrowly defeated Democratic incumbent Cecilia Tkaczyk for the 46th Senate District seat. He won re-election to the New York State Senate in 2016 and 2018. In 2020, he was defeated by Democrat Michelle Hinchey, the daughter of the late Congressman Maurice Hinchey, in a race influenced by national political trends and redistricting. Category:1966 births Category:Living people Category:New York (state) Republicans Category:Members of the New York State Assembly Category:New York (state) state senators Category:People from Schenectady, New York Category:People from Rotterdam, New York Category:Businesspeople from New York (state)