2010 State Assembly Endorsed Candidate
Jennifer A. Whalen, 109th Assembly District
Political BackgroundCandidate: Jennifer A. Whalen District: 109th Assembly District Committee Name: Friends of Whalen Committee Address: P.O. Box 453
Newtonville, New York 12128 Website: www.whalen2010.com Endorsements: Republican, Conservative Incumbent: Bob Reilly District Geography: Parts of Saratoga and Albany Counties Cash on Hand: Whalen – $47,625.84 (32 day pre primary filing)
Reilly – $27,789.98 (32 day pre primary filing) Voter Registration: Republican – 33,335 (Active)
Democratic – 28,275 (Active)
Total Active Voters (including other, 3rd parties)- 91,084
Candidate Biography
Jennifer Whalen, a former Assistant Attorney General, is an accomplished local small businesswoman and respected attorney who knows what it takes to create jobs and balance work and family life.
Jennifer believes the state needs to deliver non-partisan solutions to rebuild the economy and cut the crippling taxes that kill jobs and make it harder for families to pay their rising property tax bills.
Since 2001, Jennifer has helped the American dream of home ownership become a reality for many Capital Region families as the owner of the Whalen Group, a residential and commercial real estate firm.
Whalen has a distinguished record of public service. For seven and a half years, Jennifer served as Assistant Counsel for the New York State Racing and Wagering Board where she prosecuted cases in the thoroughbred and harness racing industries. Jennifer also served for two years as an Assistant Attorney General for the New York State Department of Law, where among other responsibilities; she helped recover taxpayer funds stolen from innocent victims by dishonest attorneys.