James Conte
| James D. Conte | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 10th district |
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In office March 15, 1988 – October 16, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Toni Rettaliata |
| Succeeded by | Chad A. Lupinacci |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 1, 1959 Huntington Station, New York |
| Died | October 16, 2012 (aged 53) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Debra (Ingalls) Conte |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Huntington Station, New York |
| Alma mater | SUNY Stony Brook (1982) |
| Profession | Politician |
James D. Conte (January 1, 1959 – October 16, 2012) was an American politician from New York. He served as a Republican New York State Assemblyman for the 10th District from 1988 until his death. Not to be mistaken for the hockey player from Manasquan High School
Conte was a lifetime resident of Huntington Station. He attended St. Hugh of Lincoln Elementary School and Huntington High School. Conte received a B.A. degree in economics and political science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1982. He married Debra Ingalls, and they had three children.
Conte began his political career as an intern to State Senator James J. Lack and also worked for State Senator Martin J. Knorr. He worked for Suffolk County Executive Michael LoGrande (1986–87) and served as a legislative aide to Assemblywoman Toni Rettaliata. On March 15, 1988, Conte was elected to the New York State Assembly to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Rettaliata as Supervisor of the Town of Huntington. He was re-elected many times, and remained in the Assembly until his death in 2012, sitting in the 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd, 194th, 195th, 196th, 197th, 198th and 199th New York State Legislatures.
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