History of Tom Suozzi in Timeline
Thomas Richard Suozzi is a Democratic politician currently serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district, a position he also held from 2017 to 2023. Prior to his congressional service, Suozzi was the county executive of Nassau County from 2002 to 2009. He also served as the mayor of Glen Cove for eight years. His district encompasses northern Nassau County and parts of northeastern Queens, reflecting a largely suburban constituency.
1956: Joseph Suozzi Becomes Mayor
In 1956, Joseph A. Suozzi, Tom Suozzi's father, became the mayor of Glen Cove.
1960: Joseph Suozzi's Mayoral Term Ends
In 1960, Joseph A. Suozzi's term as the mayor of Glen Cove ended.
August 31, 1962: Tom Suozzi's Birth
On August 31, 1962, Thomas Richard Suozzi was born. He would later become a U.S. Representative and Nassau County Executive.
1980: Graduation from Chaminade High School
In 1980, Tom Suozzi graduated from Chaminade High School.
1984: Career at Arthur Andersen Begins
In 1984, Tom Suozzi began his career as an accountant at Arthur Andersen.
1984: Graduation from Boston College
In 1984, Tom Suozzi earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Boston College.
1986: Career at Arthur Andersen Ends
In 1986, Tom Suozzi ended his career as an accountant at Arthur Andersen.
1989: Juris Doctor Degree
In 1989, Tom Suozzi earned a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law.
1993: Career at Shearman & Sterling Ends
In 1993, Tom Suozzi ended his time as a commercial litigator at Shearman & Sterling.
1993: Marriage to Helene Wrotniak
In 1993, Tom Suozzi married Helene Wrotniak.
1993: Election as Mayor of Glen Cove
In 1993, Tom Suozzi was elected mayor of Glen Cove, New York.
1994: Glen Cove Incinerator Closure
In 1994, the Glen Cove incinerator was permanently closed and dismantled under Tom Suozzi's mayorship.
1998: Li Tungsten Refinery Redevelopment
In 1998, the defunct Li Tungsten Refinery grounds, a federal superfund site, were demolished and redeveloped under Tom Suozzi's mayorship.
1999: Nassau's Fiscal Crisis
By 1999, Nassau County was on the brink of financial collapse, which Suozzi addressed after being elected.
2001: Election as Nassau County Executive
In 2001, Tom Suozzi was elected as Nassau County Executive, the first Democrat in 30 years to hold the position.
2002: Suozzi Becomes Nassau County Executive
In 2002, Tom Suozzi assumed office as the county executive of Nassau County on Long Island.
2005: Public Official of the Year
In 2005, Governing Magazine named Tom Suozzi one of its Public Officials of the Year for spearheading Nassau County's turnaround from the brink of fiscal disaster.
February 25, 2006: Candidacy for Governor of New York
On February 25, 2006, Tom Suozzi declared his candidacy for governor of New York in the Democratic primary against Eliot Spitzer.
June 13, 2006: Speech Before NY Mayors Conference
On June 13, 2006, Tom Suozzi spoke before the New York State Conference of Mayors, receiving a standing ovation.
2006: Gubernatorial Nomination Attempt
In 2006, Tom Suozzi unsuccessfully ran against Eliot Spitzer for the Democratic nomination for governor of New York.
2009: End of Term as County Executive
In 2009, Tom Suozzi finished his tenure as the county executive of Nassau County on Long Island.
2009: Loss in County Executive Election
In 2009, Tom Suozzi narrowly lost the county executive election to Ed Mangano.
November 2013: Loss in County Executive Election Rematch
In November 2013, Tom Suozzi lost in a rematch against Ed Mangano for Nassau County Executive by a significant margin.
June 2016: Wins Congressional Primary
In June 2016, Tom Suozzi won a five-way Democratic primary in New York's 3rd congressional district.
2016: Election to the U.S. House of Representatives
In 2016, Tom Suozzi was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
2016: Joins Harris Beach and Consultant Roles
In 2016, after holding public office, Tom Suozzi worked in the private sector as an attorney of counsel at Harris Beach and as a consultant for Cablevision and Lazard.
January 2017: Begins Term in Congress
In January 2017, Tom Suozzi began representing New York's 3rd congressional district in the 115th United States Congress.
2017: SALT Deduction
In 2017, Suozzi authored legislation to restore the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, which was capped at $10,000.
2017: Suozzi Elected to Congress
In 2017, Tom Suozzi began his first term as the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district.
June 2018: Wins Democratic Primary Unopposed
In June 2018, Tom Suozzi won the Democratic primary unopposed.
2018: Re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives
In 2018, Tom Suozzi was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
June 2020: Wins Democratic Primary
In June 2020, Tom Suozzi won a three-way Democratic primary in New York's 3rd congressional district.
2020: Re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives
In 2020, Tom Suozzi was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
November 29, 2021: Announcement of Candidacy for Governor
On November 29, 2021, Tom Suozzi announced his candidacy for governor of New York in the 2022 election.
2021: Ethics Complaint Filed
In 2021, the Campaign Legal Center filed an ethics complaint against Tom Suozzi, alleging he failed to report stock transactions.
July 2022: Ethics Committee Ruling
In July 2022, the House Ethics Committee ruled that Tom Suozzi's STOCK Act violations were not “knowing or willful” and dismissed the case.
2022: Loss in Gubernatorial Primary
In 2022, Tom Suozzi lost to incumbent governor Kathy Hochul in his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
2022: Gubernatorial Candidacy
In 2022, Tom Suozzi ran for governor of New York.
October 2023: Suozzi Announces Congressional Run
In October 2023, Tom Suozzi announced his candidacy for his old congressional seat in 2024.
December 7, 2023: Selected as Democratic Nominee
On December 7, 2023, Tom Suozzi was selected as the Democratic nominee for the special election in New York's 3rd congressional district.
2023: Joins Actum as Co-Chair
In 2023, Tom Suozzi joined Actum as a co-chair after leaving Congress.
2023: End of Congressional Term
In 2023, Tom Suozzi's term as the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district ended.
February 13, 2024: Suozzi Wins Special Election
On February 13, 2024, Tom Suozzi won the special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by George Santos, reclaiming the seat for the Democrats.
November 2024: Candidacy for NY 3rd Congressional District
In November 2024, Tom Suozzi announced his candidacy for New York's 3rd congressional district election.
November 2024: Re-election to Full Term
In November 2024, Tom Suozzi was re-elected to a full term, defeating Republican Mike LiPetri in the general election.
2024: Suozzi Returns to Congress
In 2024, Tom Suozzi became the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district, returning to the seat he previously held from 2017 to 2023.
January 2025: End of Term
In January 2025, Suozzi served out the remainder of Santos's term in the House, which expired.
2025: Op-Ed and Caucus Leadership
In 2025, Tom Suozzi called for cooperation with the Trump administration, expressed interest in working with the Department of Government Efficiency, and was elected Democratic co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus.
