Andrew Spano

Andrew J. Spano (born April 17, 1936) is an American politician who served as Westchester County Executive from 1998 to 2009. Spano was defeated by challenger Rob Astorino in the November 2009 election.^[1][2]

Andrew Spano
Commissioner of the New York State Board of Elections
In office April 14, 2014 – January 30, 2024
Governor	Andrew Cuomo Kathy Hochul
Preceded by	Gregory P. Peterson
Succeeded by	Essma Bagnuola
7th County Executive of Westchester County
In office January 1, 1998 – December 31, 2009
Preceded by	Andrew O'Rourke
Succeeded by	Rob Astorino
County Clerk of Westchester County
In office January 1, 1982 – December 31, 1994
Preceded by	George R. Morrow
Succeeded by	Leonard N. Spano
Personal details
Born	(1936-04-17) April 17, 1936 (age 89) The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Brenda Resnick Spano
Residence	Shrub Oak, New York
Education	Fordham University (BA, MA)

He was elected County Executive in 1997, and reelected in 2001 and 2005. Prior to his election as County Executive, Andrew Spano was Westchester County Clerk from 1982 to 1994.

He also served as President of the board of County Executives of America, an organization representing the interests of counties nationwide.^[3]

From 2014 - 2024, Spano has served as Commissioner of the New York State Board of Elections.^[4][5][6] On January 30, 2024 he retired and Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Essma Bagnuola to replace him.