James L. Seward (New York politician)

James Seward
Seward in 2019
Member of the New York State Senate
In office
January 1, 1987 – December 31, 2020
Preceded byLloyd Stephen Riford Jr.
Succeeded byPeter Oberacker
Constituency
Personal details
BornAugust 11, 1951 (1951-08-11)
DiedJuly 27, 2024(2024-07-27) (aged 72)
PartyRepublican
SpouseCynthia Seward
ChildrenRyan and Lauren
Alma materHartwick College (B.A.)
WebsiteState Senate Site
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James L. Seward (August 11, 1951 – July 27, 2024) was an American politician who was a Republican New York State Senator from 1987 to 2020. Seward was first elected to represent the 50th District in 1986. In his final term he represented the 51st District, which consists of Schoharie, Otsego, and Cortland Counties, as well as parts of Tompkins, Herkimer, Chenango, Cayuga, Delaware, and Ulster Counties.