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Chele Farley | |
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| Born | 1967 (age 56–57)[needs citation] |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (B.S., M.S.) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Richard Farley (m. 2016) |
| Website | chelefarley.com |
Chele Chiavacci Farley (/ʃɛl/) is an American finance executive and political candidate. She was the Republican nominee in the 2018 United States Senate election in New York. In April 2019, she announced she is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Democrat Sean Patrick Maloney for New York's 18th congressional district in 2020.[1]
Background edit
Farley received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science, both in Industrial Engineering, from Stanford University.[2] Prior to seeking political office, Farley worked at UBS Capital and Goldman Sachs. She is a partner at Mistral Capital International, a private equity firm.[2]
Political career edit
Originally from California, Farley has been active in New York Republican politics for several years.
2018 United States Senate campaign edit
Farley announced her candidacy to oppose incumbent Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in February 2018. She had previously served as the New York City finance chair of the New York State Republican Party.[3]
In March 2018, Farley was nominated at the New York State Republican Party's nominating convention after beating three lesser-known Republican candidates. She was an "early favorite," noted by party leaders for her "fundraising ability."[4]
2020 United States Congress campaign edit
Farley announced in April 2019 that she was running for the Republican nomination to oppose incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney in New York's 18th congressional district. She moved her residency from New York City to Tuxedo, New York, within the district, as party of a "family decision."[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Spector, Joseph. "Chele Farley announces run for Congress against Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney". lohud.com. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ a b "chele chiavacci farley new york city's new finance chair". Resident. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ Seiler, Casey (1 February 2018). "Businesswoman Chele Farley to challenge Gillibrand". Times Union. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ Weiner, Mark (2 March 2018). "NY GOP nominates Chele Farley to challenge Kirsten Gillibrand for Senate". syracuse.com. Retrieved 20 August 2019.