Joseph Robach

Joseph E. Robach (born February 22, 1958) is a member of the New York Senate, representing the 56th district since 2003. The district includes portions of Rochester, New York and the surrounding communities.

Joseph E. Robach
Robach in 2008
Member of the New York Senate
from the 56th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2003
Preceded byRichard A. Dollinger
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 134th district
In office
November 5, 1991 – December 31, 2002
Preceded byRoger J. Robach
Succeeded byBill Reilich
Personal details
Born (1958-02-22) February 22, 1958
Political partyRepublican (2002-present)
Other political
affiliations		Democratic (1991-2002)
Children3
ParentsRoger J. Robach, Terri Fallocco
ResidenceGreece, New York
Alma materAquinas Institute (B.A.)
State University of New York College at Brockport (M.P.A.)
Websitewww.joerobachoffice.com

A Republican, Robach formerly served in the New York State Assembly as a Democrat from 1991 to 2002.

Background

Robach was born on February 22, 1958, the son of Assemblyman Roger J. Robach (1934–1991) and Teresa Fallocco.[1] He graduated from Aquinas Institute and the State University of New York College at Brockport, where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration degrees.[2]

In 1991, Robach entered politics as a Democrat, and was elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election in November of that year to the seat vacated by the death of his father.[3] As an Assemblyman, Robach often had the support of the Conservative Party of New York State. He would serve in the Assembly until 2002.[4]

In 2018, Robach weighed running for the United States House of Representatives to succeed Louise Slaughter, who had died. He ultimately decided not to run.[5]

New York Senate

In 2002, Robach switched parties to become a Republican.[6] In lieu of running for another term in the Assembly, he opted to run for the New York State Senate, where he defeated Harry Bronson 66% to 33%.[7] Since his initial election, Robach has never faced serious opposition, with an exception in 2008, when he narrowly defeated Richard A. Dollinger 52% to 48%.[8]

Despite the district being overwhelmingly Democratic by voter registration, Robach was unopposed in 2012 and 2014. He won reelection by double digits in 2016 and 2018.[9]

On December 11, 2019, Robach announced that he would not run for reelection in 2020.[10]

References
  1. Sack, Kevin (1991-10-01). "Roger J. Robach, Assemblyman From Rochester, Is Dead at 57". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  2. "56th Senate District: Robach, Lewis vie". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  3. "Robach to stay a Republican - for now". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  4. "Cooney looks to unseat Robach in NY's 56th Senate District". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  5. "Sen. Joe Robach won't run for Louise Slaughter's congressional seat". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  6. "For Senate Democrats Thinking About Switching Parties, Cautionary Tales Abound" The Capitol, October 13, 2008
  7. Gorbman, Randy. "Sen. Joe Robach says he won't run for the Congressional seat held by Louise Slaughter". www.wxxinews.org. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  8. "Our Campaigns - NY State Senate 56 Race - Nov 04, 2008". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  9. "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Joseph E. Robach". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  10. "State Sen. Joe Robach will not run for re-election". www.wxxinews.org. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Roger J. Robach		 New York State Assembly
134th District
1991–2002		 Succeeded by
Bill Reilich
New York State Senate
Preceded by
Patricia McGee		 New York State Senate
56th District
2003–present		 Incumbent


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