New York State Assembly District 23

Incumbent

Stacey G. Pheffer Amato

About the District Census Topic | Value

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Population | 133,147
Gender |

47.8% Male

52.2% Female

Race |

48.7% White

17.1% Black

9.3% Asian

0.8% Native American

0.1% Pacific Islander

Ethnicity | 24.2% Hispanic
Median household income | $71,591
High school graduation rate | 84.7%
College graduation rate | 32.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 census and 2020 ACS data

New York State Assembly District 23 is represented by Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D).

As of the 2020 Census, New York state representatives represented an average of 134,674 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 129,187 residents.

## Contents

* 1 About the office
* 1.1 Qualifications
* 1.2 Salaries
* 1.3 Vacancies
* 2 District map
* 3 Redistricting
* 3.1 2020-2022
* 3.1.1 Reactions to the February 3 enacted maps
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2022
* 4.2 2020
* 4.3 2018
* 4.4 2016
* 4.5 2014
* 4.6 2012
* 5 Campaign contributions
* 6 See also
* 7 External links
* 8 Footnotes

## About the office[edit]

Members of the New York State Assembly serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. New York legislators assume office the first day of January after a general election.[1]

### Qualifications[edit]

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

Article 3, Section 7 of the New York Constitution states:

“  | No person shall serve as a member of the legislature unless he or she is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident of the state of New York for five years, and, except as hereinafter otherwise prescribed, of the assembly or senate district for the twelve months immediately preceding his or her election; if elected a senator or member of assembly at the first election next ensuing after a readjustment or alteration of the senate or assembly districts becomes effective, a person, to be eligible to serve as such, must have been a resident of the county in which the senate or assembly district is contained for the twelve months immediately preceding his or her election. No member of the legislature shall, during the time for which he or she was elected, receive any civil appointment from the governor, the governor and the senate, the legislature or from any city government, to an office which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time.[2] | ”

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### Salaries[edit]

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislators

Salary| Per diem
$110,000/year| For non-overnight travel: $61/day. For overnight stays: $176/day.

### Vacancies[edit]

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in the New York Legislature, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. A special election can be held as long as the vacancy occurred before April 1. If a special session is called in the state legislature after April 1, a special election may be called to fill the seat.[3] The person elected to fill the vacant seat serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.[4]

See sources: New York Public Officers Law § 42

## District map[edit]

The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.

## Redistricting[edit]

### 2020-2022[edit]

See also: Redistricting in New York after the 2020 census

On May 20, 2022, Justice Patrick McAllister ordered the adoption of a new state senate map drawn by redistricting special master Jonathan Cervas.[5] Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed the assembly map into law on February 3. These maps take effect for New York's 2022 legislative elections.

The New York State Senate voted 43-20 to approve new state legislative district boundaries, and the New York State Assembly approved them 120-27 on the same day.[6][7]

On April 27, the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, ruled to overturn the state Senate map.[8] This followed an April 21 ruling from the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court that overturned a lower court's ruling against the state legislative maps.[9][10] On April 29, Judge Patrick McAllister extended the deadline to May 20 for submission of a new state senate map.[11]

Click here to view the assembly map, and here to view the senate map.

#### Reactions to the February 3 enacted maps[edit]

Following the passage of the map, Hochul said: "These bills are necessary to reapportion districts and to provide certainty and clarity regarding such districts in a timely manner, allowing for efficient administration of the electoral process." State Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy said: "There is a wild, partisan gerrymandering that took place here. It violates the state Constitution, and we’re going to try to get justice."[12]

How does redistricting in New York work? On March 14, 2012, the state legislature approved a constitutional amendment to establish new redistricting procedures beginning in 2020. The New York Constitution requires that two successive legislatures approve an amendment in order to qualify it for final approval by popular vote. The legislature approved the amendment a second time in 2013. On November 4, 2014, voters approved the amendment, the provisions of which were set to take effect during the 2020 redistricting cycle.[13]

The 10-member commission comprises the following members:[13]

1. Two members must be appointed by the temporary president of the New York State Senate.
2. Two members must be appointed by the speaker of the New York State Assembly.
3. Two members must be appointed by the minority leader of the New York State Senate.
4. Two members must be appointed by the minority leader of the New York State Assembly.
5. Two members must appointed by the aforementioned eight commissioners. These two appointees cannot have been enrolled in the top two major political parties in the state.

The legislature must approve the commission's plans by a simple up/down vote. The legislature must reject two separate sets of redistricting plans before it will be able to amend the commission's proposals. All districts will be required "to preserve minority rights, be equally populated, and consist of compact and contiguous territory." Further, state law will require that districts "not be drawn to discourage competition or to favor/disfavor candidates or parties." In prior redistricting cycles, authority for both congressional and state legislative redistricting was vested with the state legislature. An advisory commission participated in the process.[13]

State law requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. State legislative districts must also take into account the "historic and traditional significance of counties."[13]

## Elections[edit]

### 2022[edit]

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

##### General election for New York State Assembly District 23

Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato and Thomas Sullivan are running in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

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| Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D)

| Thomas Sullivan (R / Conservative Party)

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined.

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 23.

### 2020[edit]

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

##### General election for New York State Assembly District 23

Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato defeated Peter Hatzipetros in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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| Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D)  |

61.5

| 29,065

| Peter Hatzipetros (R / Conservative Party / Save Our City Party) |

38.4

| 18,133
|  | Other/Write-in votes |

0.1

| 42

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 47,240

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Peter Hatzipetros advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Peter Hatzipetros advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 23.

Independence Party primary election

#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (Independence Party)

### 2018[edit]

General election

##### General election for New York State Assembly District 23

Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato defeated Matthew Pecorino in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D)  |

68.1

| 20,157

| Matthew Pecorino (R)  |

31.9

| 9,431
|  | Other/Write-in votes |

0.1

| 17

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 29,605
(100.00% precincts reporting)

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23

Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23 on September 13, 2018.

Candidate

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| Stacey G. Pheffer Amato

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23

Matthew Pecorino advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23 on September 13, 2018.

Candidate

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| Matthew Pecorino

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### 2016[edit]

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016. Incumbent Phillip Goldfeder (D) did not seek re-election.

Stacey G. Pheffer Amato defeated Alan N. Zwirn in the New York State Assembly District 23 general election.[14][15]

New York State Assembly, District 23 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Stacey G. Pheffer Amato | 67.81% | 27,042
| Republican  | Alan N. Zwirn | 32.19% | 12,836
Total Votes | 39,878
Source: New York Board of Elections

Stacey G. Pheffer Amato ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 23 Democratic primary.[16][17]

New York State Assembly, District 23 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (unopposed)

Pheffer Amato also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets. Alan N. Zwirn ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 23 Republican primary.[16][17]

New York State Assembly, District 23 Republican Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Republican |  Alan N. Zwirn (unopposed)

Zwirn also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets.

### 2014[edit]

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014

Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Phillip Goldfeder was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Goldfeder also ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Goldfeder was unchallenged in the general election.[18][19][20]

### 2012[edit]

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012

Elections for the office of New York State Assembly consisted of a primary election on September 13, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 12, 2012. Incumbent Phillip Goldfeder (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary. He also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets.[21][22][23]

New York State Assembly, District 23, General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Phillip Goldfeder Incumbent | 100% | 30,205
Total Votes | 30,205

## Campaign contributions[edit]

From 2000 to 2016, candidates for New York State Assembly District 23 raised a total of $1,156,456. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $77,097 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, New York State Assembly District 23

Year | Amount | Candidates | Average
2016 | $175,797 | 2 | $87,899
2014 | $156,943 | 1 | $156,943
2012 | $241,687 | 1 | $241,687
2010 | $138,111 | 2 | $69,056
2008 | $97,284 | 2 | $48,642
2006 | $132,194 | 2 | $66,097
2004 | $86,796 | 1 | $86,796
2002 | $43,349 | 2 | $21,675
2000 | $84,295 | 2 | $42,148
Total | $1,156,456 | 15 | $77,097

## See also[edit]

| Suggest a link

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* New York State Legislature
* New York State Senate
* New York State Assembly
* New York state legislative districts

## External links[edit]

* The New York State Legislature

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ New York Senate, "New York Constitution, Article XIII, Section 4," accessed November 1, 2021
2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
3. ↑ FindLaw, "New York Consolidated Laws, Public Officers Law - PBO § 42. Filling vacancies in elective offices," accessed February 11, 2021 (Statute § 42 (4))
4. ↑ FindLaw, "New York Consolidated Laws, Public Officers Law - PBO § 38. Terms of officers chosen to fill vacancies," accessed February 11, 2021 (Statute § 38)
5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `adopt`
6. ↑ New York State Senate, "Assembly Bill A9168," accessed February 4, 2022
7. ↑ New York State Assembly, "A09168," accessed February 4, 2022
8. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `finalover`
9. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `Apr21ruling`
10. ↑ Politico, "GOP judge throws out Democrats' redistricting plan in New York, setting up expected appellate fight," March 31, 2022
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12. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `bloom`
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 All About Redistricting, "New York," accessed May 8, 2015
14. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
15. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
18. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
19. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
20. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
21. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2012 general election results," accessed December 6, 2013
22. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
23. ↑ ABC News, "New York unofficial 2012 primary election results," accessed September 13, 2012

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Fred Thiele (I)

District 2

Jodi Giglio (R)

District 3

Joseph DeStefano (R)

District 4

Steven Englebright (D)

District 5

Doug Smith (R)

District 6

Philip Ramos (D)

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Jarett Gandolfo (R)

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Michael Fitzpatrick (R)

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Michael Durso (R)

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Steve Stern (D)

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Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D)

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Keith Brown (R)

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Charles Lavine (D)

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David McDonough (R)

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Michael Montesano (R)

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Gina Sillitti (D)

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John Mikulin (R)

District 18

Taylor Darling (D)

District 19

Edward Ra (R)

District 20

Eric Brown (R)

District 21

Judy Griffin (D)

District 22

Michaelle Solages (D)

District 23

Stacey Amato (D)

District 24

David Weprin (D)

District 25

Nily Rozic (D)

District 26

Edward Braunstein (D)

District 27

Daniel Rosenthal (D)

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Andrew Hevesi (D)

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Alicia Hyndman (D)

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Brian Barnwell (D)

District 31

Khaleel Anderson (D)

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Vivian Cook (D)

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Clyde Vanel (D)

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Jessica González-Rojas (D)

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Jeffrion Aubry (D)

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Zohran Mamdani (D)

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Catherine Nolan (D)

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Jenifer Rajkumar (D)

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Catalina Cruz (D)

District 40

Ron Kim (D)

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Helene Weinstein (D)

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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D)

District 43

Brian Cunningham (D)

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Robert Carroll (D)

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Steven Cymbrowitz (D)

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Mathylde Frontus (D)

District 47

William Colton (D)

District 48

Simcha Eichenstein (D)

District 49

Peter Abbate (D)

District 50

Emily Gallagher (D)

District 51

Marcela Mitaynes (D)

District 52

Jo Simon (D)

District 53

Maritza Davila (D)

District 54

Erik Dilan (D)

District 55

Latrice Walker (D)

District 56

Stefani Zinerman (D)

District 57

Phara Souffrant Forrest (D)

District 58

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District 59

Jaime Williams (D)

District 60

Nikki Lucas (D)

District 61

Charles Fall (D)

District 62

Michael Reilly (R)

District 63

Michael Cusick (D)

District 64

Michael Tannousis (R)

District 65

Yuh-Line Niou (D)

District 66

Deborah Glick (D)

District 67

Linda Rosenthal (D)

District 68

Eddie Gibbs (D)

District 69

Daniel O'Donnell (D)

District 70

Inez Dickens (D)

District 71

Alfred Taylor (D)

District 72

Manny De Los Santos (D)

District 73

Dan Quart (D)

District 74

Harvey Epstein (D)

District 75

Richard Gottfried (D)

District 76

Rebecca Seawright (D)

District 77

Latoya Joyner (D)

District 78

Jose Rivera (D)

District 79

Chantel Jackson (D)

District 80

Nathalia Fernandez (D)

District 81

Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)

District 82

Michael Benedetto (D)

District 83

Carl Heastie (D)

District 84

Amanda Septimo (D)

District 85

Kenneth Burgos (D)

District 86

Yudelka Tapia (D)

District 87

Karines Reyes (D)

District 88

Amy Paulin (D)

District 89

J. Pretlow (D)

District 90

Nader Sayegh (D)

District 91

Steven Otis (D)

District 92

Thomas Abinanti (D)

District 93

Chris Burdick (D)

District 94

Kevin Byrne (R)

District 95

Sandra Galef (D)

District 96

Kenneth Zebrowski (D)

District 97

Michael Lawler (R)

District 98

Karl Brabenec (R)

District 99

Colin Schmitt (R)

District 100

Aileen Gunther (D)

District 101

Brian Miller (R)

District 102

Christopher Tague (R)

District 103

Kevin Cahill (D)

District 104

Jonathan Jacobson (D)

District 105

Kieran Lalor (R)

District 106

Didi Barrett (D)

District 107

Jacob Ashby (R)

District 108

John McDonald (D)

District 109

Patricia Fahy (D)

District 110

Phil Steck (D)

District 111

Angelo Santabarbara (D)

District 112

Mary Walsh (R)

District 113

Carrie Woerner (D)

District 114

Matthew Simpson (R)

District 115

D. Jones (D)

District 116

Mark Walczyk (R)

District 117

Kenneth Blankenbush (R)

District 118

Robert Smullen (R)

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Marianne Buttenschon (D)

District 120

William Barclay (R)

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John Salka (R)

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Joe Angelino (R)

District 123

Donna Lupardo (D)

District 124

Christopher Friend (R)

District 125

Anna Kelles (D)

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John Lemondes (R)

District 127

Al Stirpe (D)

District 128

Pamela Hunter (D)

District 129

William Magnarelli (D)

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Brian Manktelow (R)

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Jeff Gallahan (R)

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Philip Palmesano (R)

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Marjorie Byrnes (R)

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Josh Jensen (R)

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Jennifer Lunsford (D)

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Sarah Clark (D)

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Demond Meeks (D)

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Harry Bronson (D)

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Stephen Hawley (R)

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William Conrad (D)

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Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D)

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Patrick Burke (D)

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Monica Wallace (D)

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Michael Norris (R)

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Angelo Morinello (R)

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Karen McMahon (D)

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David DiPietro (R)

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Joseph Giglio (R)

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Jonathan Rivera (D)

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