Peter T. King
Peter T. King | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert J. Mrazek |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Garbarino |
| Constituency | 3rd district (1993–2013) 2nd district (2013–2021) |
| Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bennie Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Michael McCaul |
| In office August 2, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Cox |
| Succeeded by | Bennie Thompson |
| Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bennie Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Bennie Thompson |
| Comptroller of Nassau County | |
| In office January 1, 1982 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Hallstead Christ |
| Succeeded by | Alan Gurein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Thomas King April 5, 1944 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Rosemary Wiedl (m. 1967) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | St. Francis College (BA) University of Notre Dame (JD) |
| Signature | |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1974 |
| Rank | Specialist 5[1] |
| Unit | 69th Infantry Regiment • New York |
Peter Thomas King (born April 5, 1944) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative from New York between 1993 to 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party.
He was seen a possible candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 election.[2]
References
- ↑ "Once a Soldier ... Always a Soldier" (PDF). Legislative Agenda. Association of the United States Army. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 21, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ↑ Schwartz, Ian. "Peter King: I'm Thinking Of Running For President To Stop Rand Paul and Ted Cruz". May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.