Who is Nate McMurray?

Nate McMurray is running for the New York State Assembly in District 145, representing Grand Island, North Tonawanda, Wheatfield, Lewiston, Youngstown, and the City of Niagara Falls.

A Western New York native, born and raised in North Tonawanda, one of seven kids raised by a single mother, Nate worked his way up and fought his way in—across both the public and private sectors.

He is a former Town Supervisor, constitutional rights attorney, business leader, Fulbright Scholar, Eagle Scout, and two-time congressional candidate. Nate has spent his career showing up in government, in union halls, and in public squares — to fight for his community.

As Supervisor of Grand Island, Nate proved government can still work when leaders refuse excuses. He helped protect thousands of acres of land, built the West River Trail, created the Welcome Center, and turned a long-troubled industrial site into a thriving hotel and economic anchor. Not promises—results.

Beyond local office, Nate has worked at the highest levels of business and public policy. He studied at Tsinghua University in Beijing, worked with the Constitutional Court of South Korea, and held senior roles at global companies including Samsung, helping navigate transparency, compliance, and cross-border investment. He speaks Korean fluently and Mandarin conversationally—because understanding the world makes you better at serving home.

If you knew him growing up—or watched his campaigns—you know Nate doesn’t quit. He’s from North Tonawanda, and he still refuses to sell out or accept the status quo.

He’s running guided by perspective, persistence, and a refusal to quit, with a simple commitment:

We can do great things. No more excuses. Believe it.

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