Christopher S. "Chris" Friend (born December 21, 1972) is an American chemist and politician who represents the 124th Assembly District of the New York State Assembly. He is a Republican and represents parts of Broome and Chemung Counties, and all of Tioga County. Friend is known to submit less bills than other Members of the Assembly. As of March 2020, Friend has sponsored 47 bills. This compares to neighboring assemblyman Phil Palmesano sponsoring 137 bills in the same time. Friend resides in Big Flats with his wife Renée and their four children: Brianna, Joshua, Ashley, and Elijah.