Peter T. King

Peter T. King
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2021
Preceded by	Robert J. Mrazek
Succeeded by	Andrew Garbarino
Constituency	3rd district (1993–2013) 2nd district (2013–2021)
Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by	Bennie Thompson
Succeeded by	Michael McCaul
In office August 2, 2005 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by	Christopher Cox
Succeeded by	Bennie Thompson
Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Bennie Thompson
Succeeded by	Bennie Thompson
Comptroller of Nassau County
In office January 1, 1982 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by	Hallstead Christ
Succeeded by	Alan Gurein
Personal details
Born	Peter Thomas King (1944-04-05) April 5, 1944 New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Rosemary Wiedl (m. 1967)
Children	2
Education	St. Francis College (BA) University of Notre Dame (JD)
Signature
Website	House website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1968–1974
Rank	Specialist 5
Unit	69th Infantry Regiment  • New York

Peter Thomas King (born April 5, 1944) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative from New York between 1993 to 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party.

He was seen a possible candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 election.