After serving our nation for eight years in the U.S. Navy's nuclear power program, Dan ran for town council in Queensbury. He was then elected Town Supervisor for five terms and chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors for two terms.

In 2012, Dan was elected to the New York State Assembly where he championed a state constitutional amendment to strip corrupt politicians of their public pensions. Dan was also instrumental in the passage of three constitutional amendments important to Adirondack communities.

On November 3, 2020, Dan was elected State Senator. Dan is now putting his passion for public service to work for our families and businesses by fighting for better broadband and cell service, supporting our upstate schools and hospitals and proposing initiatives to help our economy recover from the pandemic.