Preceded by Timothy M. Kennedy Succeeded by David J. Valesky Succeeded by Christopher Friend | Preceded by George H. Winner, Jr. Preceded by George H. Winner, Jr. Spouse Marilyn O'Mara | |
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Thomas F. "Tom" O'Mara (born May 31, 1963) is a Republican member of the New York State Senate, representing New York's 58th Senate District. He previously represented the 53rd district, which included all of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties, and a portion of Tompkins County (the city and town of Ithaca, and the towns of Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses).
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O'Mara was raised in Horseheads, New York. He received his bachelor's degree from Catholic University of America and later a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law. He worked as an Assistant District Attorney and County Attorney in Chemung County before becoming the Chemung County District Attorney.
He was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2004 and represented the 137th Assembly District, which comprised all of Chemung and Schuyler County and portions of Tioga County. He served three two-year terms in the Assembly.
In 2010, O'Mara was elected to represent the 53rd District in the New York State Senate after surviving a strong primary challenge from fellow Assemblyman James Bacalles. He defeated Democrat Pamela Mackesey in the general election and took office in January 2011.
He is a member of the law firm Davidson & O'Mara in Elmira. He and his wife Marilyn have three children Thomas, Catherine and Caroline and reside in Big Flats, New York.
Political Positions
In 2011, O'Mara voted against the Marriage Equality Act, which the Senate passed 33-29. roll call