New York State Assembly District 97
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 146,189 |
| Gender |
49.3% Male 50.7% Female |
| Race |
64.9% White 12.1% Black 5% Asian 0.6% Native American 0% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 17.1% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $85,299 |
| High school graduation rate | 86.8% |
| College graduation rate | 40.3% |
New York State Assembly District 97 is represented by Michael Lawler (R).
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.
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]
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] | ” |
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislators | |
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| Salary | Per diem |
| $110,000/year | For non-overnight travel: $61/day. For overnight stays: $176/day. |
Vacancies[edit]
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]
On May 20, 2022, Justice Patrick McAllister ordered the adoption of a new state senate map drawn by redistricting special master Jonathan Cervas which takes effect for New York's 2022 legislative elections.[5] On June 10, 2022, an appellate division of the New York Supreme Court ruled that the state's Assembly district boundaries adopted in February 2022 were invalid but should still be used for the 2022 legislative elections. The appellate division ruling determined that the Assembly district map was enacted in violation of the state's constitutional redistricting process and that a New York City-based state trial court should oversee new boundaries for the 2024 elections.[6][7]
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) had signed new state legislative district boundaries into law on February 3, 2022. The New York State Senate voted 43-20 to approve them, and the New York State Assembly approved them 120-27 on the same day.[8][9]
On April 27, the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, ruled to overturn the state Senate map after an April 21 ruling from the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court that overturned a lower court's ruling against the state Senate boundaries.[10][11][12] The June appellate division ruling overturning the Assembly district maps said, "The petition is timely to the extent it seeks a declaration that the February 2022 assembly map is invalid due to procedural infirmities in the manner in which it was adopted...and, consistent with that decision, we so declare." The order also said, "The request for a delay of the 2022 assembly primary elections is denied in any event, because the redrawing and implementing of a new assembly map before a 2022 primary election delayed even until September is, at this late date, no longer feasible."[6]
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]
- Two members must be appointed by the temporary president of the New York State Senate.
- Two members must be appointed by the speaker of the New York State Assembly.
- Two members must be appointed by the minority leader of the New York State Senate.
- Two members must be appointed by the minority leader of the New York State Assembly.
- 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
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for New York State Assembly District 97
Eudson Francois is running in the general election for New York State Assembly District 97 on November 8, 2022.
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eudson Francois advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aron Felberman (D)
- Bill Batson (D)
- Michael Klatsky (D)
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Lawler (R)
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Lawler (Conservative Party)
2020[edit]
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election for New York State Assembly District 97
Michael Lawler defeated incumbent Ellen Jaffee in the general election for New York State Assembly District 97 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Michael Lawler (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party / Serve America Movement Party)
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52.2
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29,936 |
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Ellen Jaffee (D) |
47.7
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27,359 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
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35 | ||
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ellen Jaffee advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Lawler advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Michael Lawler advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Michael Lawler advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Michael Lawler advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
2018[edit]
General election for New York State Assembly District 97
Incumbent Ellen Jaffee defeated Rosario Presti Jr. in the general election for New York State Assembly District 97 on November 6, 2018.
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Ellen Jaffee (D) |
65.6
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25,100 |
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Rosario Presti Jr. (R) |
34.3
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13,123 | |
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0.1
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25 | ||
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Total votes: 38,248 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97
Incumbent Ellen Jaffee advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97 on September 13, 2018.
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Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 97
Rosario Presti Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 97 on September 13, 2018.
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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 Ellen Jaffee defeated Joseph S. Chabot and Thomas M. Gulla in the New York State Assembly District 97 general election.[14][15]
| New York State Assembly, District 97 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ellen Jaffee Incumbent |
61.36% | 29,782 | |
| Republican | Joseph S. Chabot | 36.40% | 17,670 | |
| Working Families | Thomas M. Gulla | 2.24% | 1,088 | |
| Total Votes | 48,540 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Ellen Jaffee defeated Thomas M. Gulla in the New York State Assembly District 97 Democratic primary.[16][17]
| New York State Assembly, District 97 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Jaffee Incumbent |
65.41% | 6,200 | |
| Democratic | Thomas M. Gulla | 34.59% | 3,279 | |
| Total Votes | 9,479 | |||
Jaffee also ran on the Green Party ticket. Gulla also ran on the Working Families ticket.
Joseph S. Chabot ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 97 Republican primary.[16][17]
| New York State Assembly, District 97 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Joseph S. Chabot (unopposed) | |
Chabot 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 Ellen Jaffee was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Robert Romanowski was unopposed in the Republican primary. Jaffee ran on the Working Families Party and Romanowski ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Jaffee defeated Romanowski in the general election.[18][19][20]
| New York State Assembly, District 97 General Election, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Jaffee Incumbent |
58.6% | 16,375 | |
| Republican | Robert Romanowski | 41.4% | 11,557 | |
| Total Votes | 27,932 | |||
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 Ellen Jaffee (D) defeated Joseph T. Gravagna (R) in the general election. Jaffee -- who also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets -- was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Gravagna was unopposed in the Republican primary; he also ran on the Independence Party of New York State and Conservative Party tickets.[21][22][23]
| New York State Assembly, District 97, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Jaffee Incumbent |
65.2% | 29,546 | |
| Republican | Joseph T. Gravagna | 34.8% | 15,801 | |
| Total Votes | 45,347 | |||
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2000 to 2016, candidates for New York State Assembly District 97 raised a total of $1,175,227. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $55,963 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, New York State Assembly District 97 | |||
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| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2016 | $106,541 | 3 | $35,514 |
| 2014 | $56,920 | 2 | $28,460 |
| 2012 | $70,066 | 2 | $35,033 |
| 2010 | $83,799 | 2 | $41,900 |
| 2008 | $85,108 | 2 | $42,554 |
| 2006 | $236,894 | 2 | $118,447 |
| 2004 | $118,443 | 2 | $59,222 |
| 2002 | $232,497 | 4 | $58,124 |
| 2000 | $184,959 | 2 | $92,480 |
| Total | $1,175,227 | 21 | $55,963 |
See also[edit]
- New York State Legislature
- New York State Senate
- New York State Assembly
- New York state legislative districts
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ New York Senate, "New York Constitution, Article XIII, Section 4," accessed November 1, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ FindLaw, "New York Consolidated Laws, Public Officers Law - PBO § 42. Filling vacancies in elective offices," accessed February 11, 2021 (Statute § 42 (4))
- ↑ FindLaw, "New York Consolidated Laws, Public Officers Law - PBO § 38. Terms of officers chosen to fill vacancies," accessed February 11, 2021 (Statute § 38)
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Gothamist, "Court tosses New York’s new Assembly district maps –but not for this year," June 10, 2022
- ↑ New York State Senate, "Assembly Bill A9168," accessed February 4, 2022
- ↑ New York State Assembly, "A09168," accessed February 4, 2022
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedApr21ruling - ↑ Politico, "GOP judge throws out Democrats' redistricting plan in New York, setting up expected appellate fight," March 31, 2022
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 All About Redistricting, "New York," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2012 general election results," accessed December 6, 2013
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ ABC News, "New York unofficial 2012 primary election results," accessed September 13, 2012
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