Quick Facts
Biography
Frederick J. Akshar II is the Senator for the 52nd District of the New York Senate. He is a Republican. The district includes Broome County and Tioga County as well a portions of Chenango and Delaware Counties.
Life and career
Akshar was born and raised in the Southern Tier region of New York, and graduated from Broome Community College. A law enforcement officer, Akshar spent time with the Chenango County Sheriff's Office and subsequently with the Broome County Sheriff's Office, serving in the Broome County Office as Captain of the Law Enforcement Division and then Undersheriff.
He currently resides in Colesville, New York.
New York Senate
In 2015, long-serving State Senator Tom Libous was found guilty of corruption, and was forced to resign. Republicans nominated Akshar, a political novice, to replace him. While Democrats targeted the seat and ran former Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala, Akshar easily defeated her with nearly 78% of the vote.
Akshar was sworn into office on November 4, 2015.