Richard Wager announced Monday he has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to establish the "Wager for Congress Exploratory Committee."
Wager, a Republican, said he will hold a fundraising reception with "just family and friends" in his hometown of Hyde Park on April 14.
"I'm excited to continue traveling the district listening to the hopes and concerns of its residents," he said in an e-mail to this reporter.
Wager, son of the former publisher of The Poughkeepsie Journal, currently is heading a technology upgrade project for New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration.
Wager is one of several candidates weighing a possible challenge to incumbent U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Greenport, next year.
Alexander "Sandy" Treadwell of Lake Placid has said he plans to establish an exploratory committee soon.
Treadwell represents New York on the Republican National Committee.
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Former state Assembly Minority Leader John Faso of Columbia County, state Assemblyman Roy McDonald, R-Saratoga, and former U.S. Rep. John Sweeney of Clifton Park also have been mentioned as possible candidates.
I've always thought that Kirsten would hold this seat and now it looks even more certain. This is the best that the GOP can do? And, yeah, by all means run Sweeney again and really make it a party...
