Chris Lee (New York politician)

For other people named Christopher Lee, see Christopher Lee (disambiguation).

Chris Lee
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 26th district
In office
January 3, 2009 – February 9, 2011
Preceded byThomas M. Reynolds
Succeeded byKathy Hochul
Personal details
BornChristopher John Lee
(1964-04-01) April 1, 1964
Kenmore, New York, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseMichele Lee
Children1
EducationUniversity of Rochester (BA)
Chapman University (MBA)

Christopher John Lee (born April 1, 1964) is a former American politician and former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for New York's 26th congressional district. He served from January 2009 until his resignation on February 9, 2011, following revelations that he had sent a shirtless photo of himself to a woman on Craigslist. Subsequent reporting revealed that Lee had also used Craigslist to solicit transsexual and cross-dressing sexual encounters.

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