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Garabed "Chuck" Haytaian (January 28, 1938 – November 1, 2024) was an American Republican Party politician, who was the Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly during the 'tax revolt' of the James Florio – Christine Todd Whitman era. He was of Armenian descent.

Political career

Haytaian served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 1996. In 1994, he staged an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the United States Senate, falling to incumbent Frank Lautenberg, 50%−47%. Haytaian was the Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee from 1995 to 2001.

Sexual harassment accusation

In 1996, Beth Herbert, an administrative assistant at the State House, brought sexual harassment charges against Haytaian. She claimed that over a fifteen-month period, Haytaian would periodically call her into his office and molest her. The worst incidents, according to Herbert, took place after his failed Senate bid in 1994. Haytaian in turn filed charges against Herbert for defamation.

The State paid Herbert $175,000 in a settlement to avoid what they believed would be a more costly legal battle.

Personal life and death

Haytaian was born in the Bronx on January 28, 1938. He was a resident of Independence Township, New Jersey.

Haytaian died on November 1, 2024, at the age of 86.

See also

• List of American politicians of Armenian descent

References

1. Gray, Jerry. "THE 1994 ELECTIONS: NEW JERSEY SENATOR; Lautenberg, on the Brink, Beats Back a G.O.P. Tide", The New York Times, November 10, 1994. Accessed November 25, 2007.
2. Macfarquhar, Neil (1996-01-31). "Denying Sex Harassment, Haytaian Sues His Accuser". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
3. Preston, Jennifer (1997-07-27). "The High Cost Of Sexual Harassment". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
4. Sharp, James Roger; Sharp, Nancy Weatherly (2000). American Legislative Leaders in the Northeast, 1911–1994. ISBN 9780313302152.
5. "The 1994 Campaign; The Election: A Voters' Guide To the Candidates", The New York Times, November 6, 1994. Accessed January 21, 2023. "Born in the Bronx, now lives in Independence, in rural Warren County."
6. Snowflack, Fred (1 November 2024). "Rest in Peace, Chuck Haytaian". Insider NJ. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
7. Wildstein, David. "Chuck Haytaian, former Assembly Speaker, dies at 86". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 1, 2024.

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