Dan Stec is a Republican, Conservative, and Independence Party member representing New York State Senate District 45, which covers parts of the North Country including Queensbury, his home city and birthplace. A Navy veteran, Adirondack 46er, and family man married to Hilary with one child , he has served as State Senator since 2021. Notable achievements include 2025 Women of Distinction Honoree and 2025 New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame Honoree; he holds key committee roles such as Ranking Member of the Environmental Conservation and Internet and Technology Committees, and serves on Education, Health, Rules, State-Native American Relations, and Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committees. Prior local roles include Queensbury Town Supervisor and Chair of Warren County Board of Supervisors .

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- BS in Chemical Engineering, Clarkson University

- MBA, University of Rhode Island

Political Experience:

- New York State Senator, District 45

- New York State Assembly Member, District 114 , including Minority Conference Vice Chair and Minority Program Vice Chair

- Queensbury Town Board Councilmember and Supervisor

- Former member of various Assembly committees

Professional Background: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy ; Maintenance Superintendent, Saint-Gobain Abrasives ; NRA member.