Peter Oberacker

Peter Oberacker is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the New York State Senate representing the 51st district since 2021. Before his election to the state senate, he served as a town supervisor and an Otsego County legislator, while also working as a research chef and food scientist. His legislative priorities include utility regulation, food safety, and local economic development. In 2025, he announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 19th congressional district.