From 1992 to 1996, Mr. Grate taught English and Journalism at Alfred E. Smight Vocational High School in the South Bronx. Since 1996, he has acted as a substitute teacher in many school districts in the Southern Tier, including his current four-year tenure at Union-Endicott Central School. Mr. Grate is also part of the Committee to Elect Ron Paul in 2008.

 Mr. Grate is married to Mary Ann Galati-Grate, the current president of the Association of Vestal School Paraprofessionals. He also has a daughter who is currently a junior at Union-Endicott High School.

 Mr. Grate, who already received the endorsement of the Constitution Party of New York, will also be seeking nominations from the Republican, Conservative, Libertarian  and Right-to-Life  parties. 

 During the time between the New Year and the Republican Primary in September, Mr. Grate will be making his presence known throughout the entire 22nd Congressional District.  Mr. Grate continues, "This is a very large district; it goes from the city of Ithaca all the way to the Hudson River.  There are seven counties in this district and in order to win, I will need the support of all seven counties."  The committee, David R. Grate for Congress in 2008, is currently setting up speaking engagements and fund raising events throughout the entire district.

 More information is available about Mr. David R. Grate from his web site, davidrgrate2008.us, or from www.myspace.com/davidrgrate2008.