11 Facts About Peter Harckham

Peter Harckham was first elected in 2018, defeating incumbent Terrence Murphy.

Peter Harckham grew up in the Hudson Valley, residing in Rockland County for most of his childhood.

Peter Harckham attended Clarkstown High School North, before attending Dickinson College, where he graduated in English.

Peter Harckham began his career in the advertising sector, working on Madison Avenue in the 1980s.

In 2007, Peter Harckham was first elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators, winning again in 2009,2011, and 2013.

Peter Harckham ran unsuccessfully for the New York State Assembly in a 2010 special election.

Peter Harckham served for four terms as a county legislator, including two terms as Democratic Majority Leader.

In 2018, Peter Harckham was recruited to run against incumbent Republican state Senator Terrence Murphy.

Peter Harckham was sworn in on January 1,2019, by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Peter Harckham was reelected to the Senate in 2020 in a race against former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino.

Peter Harckham is a member of the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committee.