David J. Valesky [SEP] position held
David Valesky
David J. Valesky (b. circa 1966) is an American politician who is a former member of the New York State Senate. A Democrat, Valesky represented the 53rd Senate District and the 49th Senate District in upstate New York. 
Valesky was first elected to the State Senate in 2004 when he defeated longtime incumbent Sen. Nancy Larraine Hoffmann (R-Fabius). Hoffman was challenged in a Republican primary by Tom Dadey. While Hoffmann defeated Dadey, Dadey remained in the race on third-party lines. Valesky
left-wing primary challenges in 2018, and six were defeated.
External links.
- New York State Senate: David J. Valesky
- David J. Valesky's Official Webpage
- Legislation sponsored by Senator Valesky