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Personal Background

Harold Ostertag graduated from Chamberlain Military Institute and began his career with the New York Central Railroad, eventually rising to a significant managerial role. During World War I, he served in the New York Army National Guard and was commissioned as an officer in France. Post-war, he remained active in veterans' organizations and transitioned into politics as a Republican. Ostertag served multiple terms in the New York State Assembly and the U.S. Congress, where he notably supported civil rights legislation and economic growth initiatives.

Political Ideas

Harold Ostertag's political career reveals an intriguing blend of progressive civil rights advocacy with a focus on economic policies that support regional industrial growth. His support for landmark civil rights legislation juxtaposes with a strategic emphasis on infrastructure and job creation, suggesting a nuanced approach to balancing social equity with economic pragmatism. Ostertag's military background and active involvement in veterans' organizations further underscore a commitment to service that permeates his legislative priorities.

Campaigns

1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 37th District

64.30% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History