Peter Oberacker
Peter Oberacker (Republican Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 51. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Oberacker (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 19th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.[source]
Biography
Peter Oberacker graduated from Schenevus High School. Oberacker earned a degree from State University of New York at Delhi. His career experience includes founding FormTech Solutions. Oberacker serves as a member of the Masonic Lodge.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Oberacker was assigned to the following committees:
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Committee, Ranking Member
- Senate Transportation Committee, Ranking Member
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Senate Labor Committee
2021-2022
Oberacker was assigned to the following committees:
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Committee, Ranking member
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Health Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Internet and Technology Committee, Ranking member
- Senate Judiciary Committee
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2026
See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2026
New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 23 Republican primary)
New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 23 Democratic primary)
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19
Incumbent Josh Riley is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 23, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19
Peter Oberacker and Alexander Portelli are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 23, 2026.
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Endorsements
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- President Donald Trump (R)
2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 51
Incumbent Peter Oberacker defeated Michele Frazier in the general election for New York State Senate District 51 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Oberacker (R / Conservative Party) | 59.3 | 91,282 |
 | Michele Frazier (D / Working Families Party) | 40.6 | 62,485 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 93 | ||
| Total votes: 153,860 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michele Frazier advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peter Oberacker advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peter Oberacker advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Michele Frazier advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Oberacker in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 51
Incumbent Peter Oberacker defeated Eric Ball in the general election for New York State Senate District 51 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Oberacker (R / Conservative Party) | 62.3 | 74,508 |
 | Eric Ball (D) | 37.6 | 44,938 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 110 | ||
| Total votes: 119,556 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eric Ball advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 51
Incumbent Peter Oberacker defeated Terry Bernardo in the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 51 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Oberacker | 51.4 | 10,360 |
| Terry Bernardo | 48.4 | 9,747 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 20,145 | |||
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Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peter Oberacker advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 51.
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 51
Peter Oberacker defeated Jim Barber and Timothy O'Connor in the general election for New York State Senate District 51 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Oberacker (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 55.4 | 72,997 |
 | Jim Barber (D) | 44.5 | 58,685 | |
 | Timothy O'Connor (L) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 180 | ||
| Total votes: 131,862 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jim Barber advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Peter Oberacker advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Adam Hall (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Peter Oberacker advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Peter Oberacker advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 51.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2025.
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- Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico — Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2021.
- Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York — Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environmental Advocates Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House New York District 19 |
Officeholder New York State Senate District 51 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by James L. Seward (R) |
New York State Senate District 51 2021-Present |
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