I am a Bronze Star recipient, a former Chief of Police level executive, a Doctor of Public Administration, and a proud New Yorker who believes government should be accountable, effective, and focused on results, not politics.

I am running for Assembly because Albany is failing our communities.

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Richard Vargus is a New Yorker. He has a doctorate in public administration.

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For more than 40 years, I have served our nation and community as a law enforcement professional, national security expert, and senior executive, including roles with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Pentagon, the U.S. Army, TSA, FAA, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. I have led large organizations, managed complex security operations, protected presidents and foreign dignitaries, and worked directly with state and local law enforcement to keep our communities safe.

For Assembly District 99, which is currently represented by Democratic representative Chris Eachus, the Republican committee endorsed Richard Vargus. Vargus is a former program director for the canine program at the United States Department of Defense, and currently teaches at the Maritime Institute of Technology. ...

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Richard Vargus currently teaches at the Maritime Institute of Technology. He previously served as program director for the canine program at the U.S. Department of Defense and has held roles in law enforcement and national security, as well as senior executive roles with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Pentagon, the U.S. Army, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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As of September 9, 2026, Richard Vargus did not have a website or any information online.

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I am a Bronze Star recipient, a former Chief of Police level executive, a Doctor of Public Administration, and a proud New Yorker who believes government should be accountable, effective, and focused on results, not politics.

Richard Vargus has a Doctor of Public Administration.

For Assembly District 99, which is currently represented by Democratic representative Chris Eachus, the Republican committee endorsed Richard Vargus. Vargus is a former program director for the canine program at the United States Department of Defense, and currently teaches at the Maritime Institute of Technology.

Dr. Richard A. Vargus, recently retired as the Department of Defense Canine Program Manager, and is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. He has a distinguished and extensive history of service to the United States of America, which spans over 45 years. Colonel Vargus was recalled to active duty in 2005 serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and most notably as the Chief of Law Enforcement for US Central Command.

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Richard Vargus currently teaches at the Maritime Institute of Technology. He previously served as the program director for the canine program at the U.S. Department of Defense and retired as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army.

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