Stephen Hawley


Stephen M. Hawley is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly. He represents Assembly District 139, which comprises portions of Genesee, Monroe, and Orleans Counties.

Early life, family, and education

Hawley is the son of former Assembly member R. Stephen Hawley and the late Ellen Hawley. A native of Batavia, New York, he graduated from Batavia High School in 1965. Hawley was a classmate of future journalist Terry A. Anderson. Hawley earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo. He served for seven years in the Ohio Army National Guard and the United States Army Reserve, earning the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

Business career

Hawley owns the Stephen M. Hawley Insurance Center in Batavia. Hawley previously owned and operated Hawley Farms.

Political career

Hawley has served in the Genesee County Legislature.
Hawley was first elected to the State Assembly in a special election on February 28, 2006. He ran uncontested in the November 2008 general election and won the November 2010 general election with 79 percent of the vote. He was re-elected in 2024.

Personal life

Hawley resides in the town of Batavia and has two sons: Brooks and Cooper.

Election results