Henry F. Wojtaszek

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Henry F. Wojtaszek (born 1965) is a political leader in New York and the Chairman of the Niagara County Republican Committee. He is also a former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Wojtaszek, a former U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General officer, has been involved in political affairs in Western New York for a number of years. He was Republican Party Chairman in North Tonawanda, New York for a period in the mid 1990s. Wojtaszek was elected City Attorney of North Tonawanda for two year terms in 1997 and 1999 and for a four year term in 2001.

Wojtaszek first became Republican County Chairman of Niagara County in September of 2000. He stepped down as chairman in June 2002, when he announced his candidacy for Congress against Democratic Congresswoman Louise Slaughter. Wojtaszek opposed Slaughter in the newly drawn 28th district, which includes Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Rochester. Wojtaszek lost to Slaughter by a margin of 62% to 38%.

Following his defeat, Wojtaszek was re-elected to the county party chairmanship in November 2002. In the summer of 2005, Wojtaszek resigned as city attorney, after assuming a parternship with the law firm of Harris Beach. In June 2006, Wojtaszek was elected as a Vice-Chairman of the New York State Republican Party.

Preceded by John Long	Chairman of the Niagara County Republican Committee September 2000 – June 2002	Succeeded by Jim Heuer
Preceded by Jim Heuer	Chairman of the Niagara County Republican Committee November 2002 – Present	Succeeded by Incumbent