Colin Schmitt

Colin J. Schmitt (born June 20, 1990) is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 99th district, which covers parts of Orange and Rockland Counties.
Career.
Schmitt was born on Staten Island. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics with minors in theology and religious studies from the Catholic University of America.
Career.
He started his political career in the office of then-Assemblywoman Ann Rabbitt, becoming the youngest aide to ever be hired in the Assembly. After graduating from the Catholic University of America in 2012, Schmitt joined the staff of State Senator Greg Ball, and later worked as the chief of staff for New Windsor. 
Schmitt is also a commercial real estate agent and a sergeant in the Army National Guard.
New York State Assembly.
Schmitt first ran for office in 2012, campaigning for the Assembly's 99th district. He lost in the primary to Goshen Mayor Kyle Roddey, who in turn lost in the general election to Democrat James Skoufis.
Schmitt ran for the same seat again in 2016. He won the primary uncontested but lost to Skoufis in the general election, 53% to 47%. 
In 2018, after Skoufis had declared his campaign for the 39th district of the State Senate, Schmitt announced he would run for the 99th district for a third time. He defeated Democrat Matthew Rettig with 53% of the vote, and was sworn into the Assembly on January 9, 2019.
Personal life.
Schmitt lives in New Windsor with his wife, Nikki Pagano-Schmitt.