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{{Short description|American politician (1938–2024)}}
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| name= Chuck Haytaian
|name = Chuck Haytaian
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| office2= Member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]]
|office = [[New Jersey General Assembly#List of past Assembly speakers|Speaker of the<br/>New Jersey General Assembly]]
|term_start = January 10, 1992
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|constituency2=[[New Jersey's 24th legislative district|24th district]] (1982–1992)<br>[[New Jersey's 23rd legislative district|23rd district]] (1992–1996)
| term_start2= January 12, 1982
|term_end = January 9, 1996
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|predecessor = [[Joseph Doria]]
| term_end2= January 9, 1996
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|successor = [[Jack Collins (politician)|Jack Collins]]
| alongside2= [[Leonard Lance]]
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|office1 = [[New Jersey General Assembly]]
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| predecessor2= [[Leanna Brown]]<br>[[Dean Gallo]]
| successor2= [[Connie Myers]]
|alongside1 = [[Leonard Lance]]
|term_start1 = January 12, 1982
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| office1= 164th Speaker of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]]
| term_start1= January 10, 1992
|term_end1 = January 9, 1996
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|predecessor1 = [[Leanna Brown]]<br>[[Dean Gallo]]
| term_end1= January 9, 1996
|successor1 = [[Connie Myers]]
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| predecessor1= [[Joseph Doria]]
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|constituency1 = [[New Jersey's 24th legislative district|24th district]] (1982–1992)<br>[[New Jersey's 23rd legislative district|23rd district]] (1992–1996)
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| successor1= [[Jack Collins (politician)|Jack Collins]]
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|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|education = [[University of Alabama]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])
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'''Garabed "Chuck" Haytaian''' (born January 28, 1938)<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vvcLAAAAYAAJ&q=%22Haytaian,+Garabed%22|title = American Legislative Leaders in the Northeast, 1911-1994|isbn = 9780313302152|last1 = Sharp|first1 = James Roger|last2 = Sharp|first2 = Nancy Weatherly|year = 2000}}</ref> is an [[United States|American]] [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] [[politician]], who was the Speaker of the [[New Jersey]] [[New Jersey General Assembly|State Assembly]] during the 'tax revolt' of the [[James Florio]] &ndash; [[Christine Todd Whitman]] era. He is of Armenian descent.
'''Garabed''' "'''Chuck'''" '''Haytaian''' (January 28, 1938 – November 1, 2024) was an American [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] politician, who was the Speaker of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] during the 'tax revolt' of the [[James Florio]] &ndash; [[Christine Todd Whitman]] era. He was of [[Armenians|Armenian]] descent.


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
He served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 1996. In 1994, he staged an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the [[United States Senate]], falling to incumbent [[Frank Lautenberg]], 51%-47%.<ref>Gray, Jerry. [https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/10/nyregion/1994-elections-new-jersey-senator-lautenberg-brink-beats-back-gop-tide.html "THE 1994 ELECTIONS: NEW JERSEY SENATOR; Lautenberg, on the Brink, Beats Back a G.O.P. Tide"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 10, 1994. Accessed November 25, 2007.</ref> Haytaian was the Chairman of the [[New Jersey Republican State Committee]] from 1995 to 2001.
Haytaian served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 1996. In 1994, he staged an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the [[United States Senate]], falling to incumbent [[Frank Lautenberg]], 50%−47%.<ref>Gray, Jerry. [https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/10/nyregion/1994-elections-new-jersey-senator-lautenberg-brink-beats-back-gop-tide.html "THE 1994 ELECTIONS: NEW JERSEY SENATOR; Lautenberg, on the Brink, Beats Back a G.O.P. Tide"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 10, 1994. Accessed November 25, 2007.</ref> Haytaian was the Chairman of the [[New Jersey Republican State Committee]] from 1995 to 2001.


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== Sexual harassment accusation ==
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== Personal life ==
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In 1996, Beth Herbert, an administrative assistant at the State House, brought sexual harassment charges against Haytaian. She claimed that over a fifteen-month period, Haytaian would periodically call her into his office and molest her. The worst incidents, according to Herbert, took place after his failed Senate bid in 1994. Haytaian in turn filed charges against Herbert for defamation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/31/nyregion/denying-sex-harassment-haytaian-sues-his-accuser.html|title=Denying Sex Harassment, Haytaian Sues His Accuser|last=Macfarquhar|first=Neil|date=1996-01-31|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref>
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Haytaian, born in [[the Bronx]], has been a resident of [[Mansfield Township, Warren County, New Jersey|Mansfield, New Jersey]].<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/06/nyregion/the-1994-campaign-the-election-a-voters-guide-to-the-candidates.html "THE 1994 CAMPAIGN; The Election: A Voters' Guide To the Candidates"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 6, 1994. Accessed November 25, 2007. "Born in the Bronx, now lives in Mansfield, in rural Warren County."</ref>


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The State paid Herbert $175,000 in a settlement to avoid what they believed would be a more costly legal battle.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/07/27/nyregion/the-high-cost-of-sexual-harassment.html|title=The High Cost Of Sexual Harassment|last=Preston|first=Jennifer|date=1997-07-27|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref>
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== Sexual Harassment Accusation ==
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In 1996, Beth Herbert, administrative assistant at the State House brought sexual harassment charges against Haytaian. She claimed that over a fifteen-month period, Haytaian would periodically call her into his office and molest her. The worst incidents, according to Herbert, took place after his failed Senate bid in 1994. Haytaian in turn filed charges against Herbert for defamation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/31/nyregion/denying-sex-harassment-haytaian-sues-his-accuser.html|title=Denying Sex Harassment, Haytaian Sues His Accuser|last=Macfarquhar|first=Neil|date=1996-01-31|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref>


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== Personal life and death ==
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The State offered paid Herbert $175,000 in a settlement to avoid what they believed would be a more costly legal battle.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/07/27/nyregion/the-high-cost-of-sexual-harassment.html|title=The High Cost Of Sexual Harassment|last=Preston|first=Jennifer|date=1997-07-27|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref>
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Haytaian was born in [[the Bronx]] on January 28, 1938.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vvcLAAAAYAAJ&q=%22Haytaian,+Garabed%22 |title=American Legislative Leaders in the Northeast, 1911–1994 |isbn=9780313302152 |last1=Sharp |first1=James Roger |last2=Sharp |first2=Nancy Weatherly |year=2000}}</ref> He was a resident of [[Independence Township, New Jersey]].<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/06/nyregion/the-1994-campaign-the-election-a-voters-guide-to-the-candidates.html "The 1994 Campaign; The Election: A Voters' Guide To the Candidates"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 6, 1994. Accessed January 21, 2023. "Born in the Bronx, now lives in Independence, in rural Warren County."</ref>

Haytaian died on November 1, 2024, at the age of 86.<ref>{{cite news |last=Snowflack |first=Fred |title=Rest in Peace, Chuck Haytaian |url=https://www.insidernj.com/rest-in-peace-chuck-haytaian/ |access-date=1 November 2024 |website=Insider NJ |date=1 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |title=Chuck Haytaian, former Assembly Speaker, dies at 86 |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/in-memoriam/chuck-haytaian-former-assembly-speaker-dies-at-86/ |website=New Jersey Globe |access-date=November 1, 2024}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 20:49, 7 December 2024

Chuck Haytaian
Speaker of the
New Jersey General Assembly
In office
January 10, 1992 – January 9, 1996
Preceded byJoseph Doria
Succeeded byJack Collins
New Jersey General Assembly
In office
January 12, 1982 – January 9, 1996
Serving with Leonard Lance
Preceded byLeanna Brown
Dean Gallo
Succeeded byConnie Myers
Constituency24th district (1982–1992)
23rd district (1992–1996)
Personal details
Born(1938-01-28)January 28, 1938
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 2024(2024-11-01) (aged 86)
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Alabama (BS)

Garabed "Chuck" Haytaian (January 28, 1938 – November 1, 2024) was an American Republican Party politician, who was the Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly during the 'tax revolt' of the James Florio – Christine Todd Whitman era. He was of Armenian descent.

Political career

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Haytaian served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 1996. In 1994, he staged an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the United States Senate, falling to incumbent Frank Lautenberg, 50%−47%.[1] Haytaian was the Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee from 1995 to 2001.

Sexual harassment accusation

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In 1996, Beth Herbert, an administrative assistant at the State House, brought sexual harassment charges against Haytaian. She claimed that over a fifteen-month period, Haytaian would periodically call her into his office and molest her. The worst incidents, according to Herbert, took place after his failed Senate bid in 1994. Haytaian in turn filed charges against Herbert for defamation.[2]

The State paid Herbert $175,000 in a settlement to avoid what they believed would be a more costly legal battle.[3]

Personal life and death

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Haytaian was born in the Bronx on January 28, 1938.[4] He was a resident of Independence Township, New Jersey.[5]

Haytaian died on November 1, 2024, at the age of 86.[6][7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gray, Jerry. "THE 1994 ELECTIONS: NEW JERSEY SENATOR; Lautenberg, on the Brink, Beats Back a G.O.P. Tide", The New York Times, November 10, 1994. Accessed November 25, 2007.
  2. ^ Macfarquhar, Neil (1996-01-31). "Denying Sex Harassment, Haytaian Sues His Accuser". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  3. ^ Preston, Jennifer (1997-07-27). "The High Cost Of Sexual Harassment". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
  4. ^ Sharp, James Roger; Sharp, Nancy Weatherly (2000). American Legislative Leaders in the Northeast, 1911–1994. ISBN 9780313302152.
  5. ^ "The 1994 Campaign; The Election: A Voters' Guide To the Candidates", The New York Times, November 6, 1994. Accessed January 21, 2023. "Born in the Bronx, now lives in Independence, in rural Warren County."
  6. ^ Snowflack, Fred (1 November 2024). "Rest in Peace, Chuck Haytaian". Insider NJ. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  7. ^ Wildstein, David. "Chuck Haytaian, former Assembly Speaker, dies at 86". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
New Jersey General Assembly
Preceded by Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 24th district
1982–1992
Served alongside: Robert E. Littell, Scott Garrett 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 23rd district
1992–1996
Served alongside: Leonard Lance 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly
1992–1996 		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee
1995–2001 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from New Jersey
(Class 1)
1994 		Succeeded by


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