Sue Serino
American politician (born 1961)
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Susan J. Serino (born September 8, 1961) is an American politician and businesswoman from the state of New York. A Republican, Serino has served as Dutchess County executive since January 1, 2024. Previously, she was a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 41st district from 2015 to 2022. Prior to her State Senate tenure, Serino served as a member of the Hyde Park Town Board and the Dutchess County Legislature.
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Sue Serino | |
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Serino in 2022 | |
| County Executive of Dutchess County | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 41st district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Gipson |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Hinchey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Susan J. Cvijanovich[1] September 8, 1961 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mark Serino |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino |
Early life
Serino was born on September 8, 1961.[2] She was born and raised in Dutchess County, New York.[3] Serino is the daughter of immigrants. She has worked as a waitress and has started her own childcare business.[4]
In 1996, Serino joined the real estate industry, opening a real estate office in Poughkeepsie.[5] In 2003, she moved her office to Hyde Park, New York. As of 2019, the business she built employed over twenty sales associates.[6]
Local politics
New York State Senate
In 2014, Serino was recruited by Senate Republicans to run against first-term incumbent Democratic Senator Terry Gipson in Senate District 41.[2] While Gipson had won election in 2012, the district had been reliably Republican in the previous years.[9] Serino defeated Gipson, 51%-46%.[10][11] Gipson sought a rematch against Serino in 2016; Serino prevailed again, this time by a margin of 52%-42%.[12][13] In 2018, Serino narrowly won re-election to a third term, defeating Democrat Karen Smythe by only 688 votes.[14][15] Serino defeated Smythe in a 2020 rematch.[16]
In 2022, redistricting placed Serino in the same district as a Democratic incumbent, Senator Michelle Hinchey. As a result, Serino and Hinchey ran against one another in the 2022 election. Serino lost by a narrow margin.[17]
Dutchess County Executive
In February 2023, Serino announced her candidacy for Dutchess County executive.[18] County Executive Marc Molinaro[19] resigned his position in January 2023 upon being elected to Congress.[20] On Election Day 2023, Serino was elected Dutchess County executive, winning 56% of the vote and defeating Democrat Tommy Zurhellen.[21] Serino was sworn in on January 1, 2024.[19]
Personal life
Serino is married to Mark Serino and has one child. She resides in Hyde Park, New York.[2]