Marcus Molinaro

Marcus Molinaro

Republican Party

Candidate, New York State Assembly District 102

Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration

Tenure

2025 - Present

Years in position

0

Prior offices:

U.S. House New York District 19

Years in office: 2023 - 2025

Predecessor: Pat Ryan (D)

Successor: Josh Riley (D)

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New York State Assembly District 103

Years in office: 2007 - 2012

Successor: Didi Barrett (D)

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

June 23, 2026

Education

Associates

Dutchess Community College, 1995

Personal

Religion

Christian Reformed Church

Contact

Official website

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Marcus Molinaro is an officeholder of the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. He assumed office on August 2, 2025.

Molinaro (Republican Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 102. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Marcus Molinaro has lived in Red Hook, New York. Molinaro earned an A.S. in humanities and social sciences from Dutchess Community College in 1995. His career experience includes working as a real estate salesperson. Molinaro has served as the county executive of Dutchess County and the second vice president of the New York State Association of Counties.

Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (310-118)
Yea	To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.   H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-201)
Yea	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-215)
Yea	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (328-86)
Yea	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (225-204)
Yea	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Yea	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Yea	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Nay	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Yea	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Yea	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (311-114)
Yea	The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023   The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on January 5, 2025, that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who received other pensions from state or local governments. It also eliminated an offset that would reduce benefits for spouses and widows of individuals with government pensions. It also eliminated a provision that reduced benefits for an individual who received a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (327-75)
Yea	Secure the Border Act of 2023   The Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) was passed by the U.S. House on May 11, 2024. This bill would have introduced limits to asylum eligibility and required employers to use electronic verification of employee's legal eligibility to work. This bill required a simple majority vote.	Passed (219-213)
Yea	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024   The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (H.R. 4366) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 9, 2024, authorizing appropriations for various government departments for the fiscal year 2024. The bill required a majority vote to pass.	Passed (219-211)
Yea	Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024   The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) was a bill passed by the U.S. House on January 31, 2024, that would have modified the U.S. tax code, increasing how much money can be given back in credits and what is exempt. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (357-70)
Yea	Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025   The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) was passed by the U.S. House on June 14, 2024. The bill would have modified defense spending in the fiscal year 2025. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (217-199)
Yea	Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023   The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) was passed by the U.S. House on May 1, 2024. This bill made it so the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights could have the authority to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when investigating cases of discrimination. This bill required a simple majority vote to pass.	Passed (320-91)
Yea	FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024   The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 16, 2024, that reauthorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding until fiscal year 2028. The bill also made other modifications to address various department-related issues. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (387-26)
Yea	Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act   The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was passed by the U.S. House on November 21, 2024. The bill would have postponed U.S. tax deadlines for citizens who were wrongfully detained abroad. This bill required a simple majority to pass.	Passed (219-184)
Yea	Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   H.Res.863, Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, passed the U.S. House on February 13, 2024. The resolution impeached U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (D) for high crimes and misdemeanors. The motion to impeach required a majority in the House and a 2/3rds vote in the Senate.	Passed (214-213)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025   H.R.9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, was passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 26, 2024, providing funding to federal agencies, including the Secret Service, and federal programs for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (341-82)

Elections

2026

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican primary

Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 102

Marcus Molinaro (R) is running in the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 102 on June 23, 2026.

		Candidate
		Marcus Molinaro

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2024

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024

New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 19

Josh Riley defeated incumbent Marcus Molinaro in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Riley (D / Working Families Party)	51.1	192,647
		Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party)	48.8	184,290
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	406

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 377,343
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Casey Groves (D)
• Dan Buttermann (D)
• John Cerullo (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Endorsements

Molinaro received the following endorsements.

• Former President Donald Trump (R)

Pledges

Molinaro signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

Special election

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District special election, 2022

General election

Special general election for U.S. House New York District 19

Pat Ryan defeated Marcus Molinaro in the special general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Ryan (D / Working Families Party)	51.4	67,996
		Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party)	48.5	64,159
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	91

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 132,246
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Regular election

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 19

Marcus Molinaro defeated Josh Riley in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party)	50.8	146,004
		Josh Riley (D / Working Families Party)	49.2	141,509
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	105

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 287,618
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Josh Riley defeated Jamie Cheney in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Riley	62.3	31,193
		Jamie Cheney	37.2	18,625
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	229

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,047
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Osun Zotique (D)
• Antonio Delgado (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Van De Water (R)
• Brandon Buccola (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Antonio Delgado (Working Families Party)

2018

See also: New York gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

See also: New York gubernatorial election, 2018 (September 13 Republican primary)

General election

General election for Governor of New York

Incumbent Andrew Cuomo defeated Marcus Molinaro, Howie Hawkins, Larry Sharpe, and Stephanie Miner in the general election for Governor of New York on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andrew Cuomo (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party / Women's Equality Party)	59.6	3,635,340
		Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party / Tax Revolt Party)	36.2	2,207,602
		Howie Hawkins (G)	1.7	103,946
		Larry Sharpe (L)	1.6	95,033
		Stephanie Miner (Serve America Movement Party)	0.9	55,441
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	7,115

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,104,477
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of New York

Incumbent Andrew Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon in the Democratic primary for Governor of New York on September 13, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andrew Cuomo	65.5	1,021,160
		Cynthia Nixon	34.5	537,192

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,558,352
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Greg Waltman (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for Governor of New York.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John DeFrancisco (R)
• Pankaj Shah (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for Governor of New York.

Green primary election

The Green primary election was canceled. Howie Hawkins advanced from the Green primary for Governor of New York.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joel Giambra (Reform Party)

2010

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010

New York State Assembly, District 103 2010
Candidates		Votes
Marcus Molinaro (R)		26,919
Susan Tooker (D)		13,476

2008

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008

New York State Assembly, District 103 2008
Candidates		Votes
Marcus Molinaro (R)		33,329
Anne Rubin (D)		21,008

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign ads

August 13, 2024

January 12, 2024

2022

Special election

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Regular election

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Campaign advertisements

August 29, 2022

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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Marc Molinaro participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 10, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Marc Molinaro's responses follow below.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

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Property tax reduction & job growth Sweeping ethics & transparency reforms, including state term limits Transportation, infrastructure and accessibility improvements

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

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As a kid who grew up on food stamps, I care deeply about maintaining a social safety net for New Yorkers genuinely in need. I abhor the massive waste in government that is breaking the backs of middle- and working-class taxpayers. Too often the priority is government itself rather than the people it is supposed to serve. The result in New York is the highest tax burden in America, the highest out-migration of citizens from any state in the U.S., one of the worst business climates in the country, among the most difficult to retire in and a state with the least individual freedom for citizens nationwide. I also have a deep personal interest in helping those living with developmental disabilities. As the father of a child on the Autism Spectrum living with developmental disabilities, my greatest concern is ensuring greater acceptance, inclusion & respect for her and those like her. Tens of thousands of New York families face this same uncertainty, yet New York has failed to prioritize what should be seen as a genuine priority for any caring society. Meanwhile, New York hands out billions of dollars in cash grants and tax credits to corporations that don’t need it - that would remain in New York without public dollars. Our priorities have gotten totally out of line. I am also passionate about bringing term limits and other ethics reforms to Albany. I’ve personally pledged -- on camera -- to limit myself to two terms as governor, if the people of New York would so honor me. Banning cash grants to corporations and pay-to-play donations are also essential steps toward taking Albany back and returning this government to the people.

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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Marc Molinaro answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

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I look up to anyone who does the right thing when nobody’s looking. I look up to parents who work multiple jobs to put food on the table; to children with disabilities who spend two hours dressing for school each morning, and to single parents, like my mom, who teach their children to believe in themselves, their country, and in one another - especially when the chips are down. I looked under not my grandparents who inspired us to serve. To my wife who keeps me humble. To my kids who remind me why life is about and that tomorrow must be better. And I look up to our nation’s founders who understood the fallibility of human nature, and who designed a system of government that, when followed, protects against it.

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What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

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Making government work. That may sound obvious, but too many executives seem to forget it. To them, the first responsibility of public office is to be re-elected. The second is they seek to think public service is about making a point. I’ve always taken the opposite approach: If I make government work for the people, the people will appreciate it. To me, public service is about making a difference.

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What do you love most about your state?

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Its natural beauty. New Yorkers are blessed with a state abundant with wildlife, waterways, forests, beaches, mountains, and valleys. There is a reason so many families settled and raised families here over the centuries. There’s a reason so many businesses located and thrived throughout New York State. Those attributes remain; it’s the short-sighted and counterproductive policies in Albany that are now chasing families and businesses away. New York is a gem obscured by red tape, corruption, and over-taxation. Get rid of those things and it will gleam again, I promise.

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Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“	What is your political philosophy? As a kid who grew up on food stamps, I care deeply about maintaining a social safety net for New Yorkers genuinely in need. I abhor the massive waste in government that is breaking the backs of middle- and working-class taxpayers. Too often the priority is government itself rather than the people it is supposed to serve. The result in New York is the highest tax burden in America, the highest out-migration of citizens from any state in the U.S., one of the worst business climates in the country, among the most difficult to retire in and a state with the least individual freedom for citizens nationwide. I also have a deep personal interest in helping those living with developmental disabilities. As the father of a child on the Autism Spectrum living with developmental disabilities, my greatest concern is ensuring greater acceptance, inclusion & respect for her and those like her. Tens of thousands of New York families face this same uncertainty, yet New York has failed to prioritize what should be seen as a genuine priority for any caring society. Meanwhile, New York hands out billions of dollars in cash grants and tax credits to corporations that don’t need it - that would remain in New York without public dollars. Our priorities have gotten totally out of line. I am also passionate about bringing term limits and other ethics reforms to Albany. I’ve personally pledged -- on camera -- to limit myself to two terms as governor, if the people of New York would so honor me. Banning cash grants to corporations and pay-to-play donations are also essential steps toward taking Albany back and returning this government to the people.	”
—Marcus Molinaro

Campaign website

Molinaro’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Revitalizing the MTA Introduction Every day, millions of New Yorkers step onto subway cars, commuter trains, paratransit vehicles, and buses headed to their jobs, their schools, to visit loved ones, or to see the sights. They rely on this vast public transit system to connect them with the myriad opportunities offered by the New York City metro area. For them, the roar of the trains, the screech of the rails, and the hum of the crowd of fellow riders is how they begin and end each day — it is part of their routine; part of their lives. For too many, this daily pattern has become anything but routine, with daily delays, gridlock, and broken escalators and elevators turning their typical travels into an odyssey. They stand shoulder-to-shoulder, crammed on overcrowded platforms or stuffed into broken-down subway cars watching the time tick by as they run later and later for meetings or job interviews, or they sit sullenly as they realize they are going to miss their college graduation or a promising first date. There is a human toll to the crisis faced by the Metropolitan TransportationAuthority (MTA); for some, it is a missed opportunity and for others, it is a lost job or derailed train. “The future of a city, a region, and the people that live within it are at stake - we must work together, put aside our differences, own the problem, and fix the MTA.” The viability and livability of a region the size and density of the New York City metro area are contingent upon a reliable, safe, fast, and well organized public-transit system. Such a system is a key component of the dynamism that breathes life into the metropolis and draws in travelers, dreamers, fortune-seekers, skilled professionals, artists, and immigrants. The economic and social well-being of New York City and the surrounding suburbs depends on the transit system. The future of a city, a region, and the people that live within it are at stake — we must work together, put aside our differences, own the problem, and fix the MTA. The content of this document relies heavily on the independent work of the Regional Plan Association, the Manhattan Institute, the Citizens Budget Commission, and many others. It is clear we do not suffer from a lack of expert analysis and good ideas, but rather the political will and leadership to turn good ideas into real solutions. VIEW FULL PDF HERE Restoring Public Trust in Government Introduction It is neither unfair nor inappropriate to suggest that New York is one of the most corrupt states in the nation. In 2015, FiveThirtyEight ranked states using various metrics for corruption (total number of convictions, convictions per capita, reporter ranking, and lack of stringent laws), New York ranked in the top 15 for most corrupt in every category. That same year the Center for Public Integrity gave New York a “D-minus” on an assessment of state government accountability and transparency earning it the rank of 31st in the nation. Also in 2015, Politico named New York the most corrupt state in the country. These rankings are not surprising to anyone who watches the local news or reads the daily papers, as it is hard to recall a time in recent memory when Albany wasn’t being “rocked” by the latest corruption trial or newest scandal. The three most recent governors were either personally embroiled or directly connected to a scandal. Add to this tally, five recent Senate Majority Leaders and the man once thought to be the true power in Albany, former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. When 2018 is finished, five high-profile corruption trials will have been completed including the retrials of Dean Skelos and Sheldon Silver as well as the trials of Governor Cuomo’s close friend and former aide Joe Percoco, key economic development figure Dr. Alain Kaloyeros, and former Erie County Democratic Chairman Steve Pigeon. At some level, corruption is not a problem that can be legislated away. There will always be bad actors willing to distort, twist, and break the law to utilize the levers of government to serve themselves. However, there are systemic and structural failures that allow bad actors to thrive and too often perversely incentivize corrupt behavior. These failures must be addressed. Consider the contribution limit loophole enjoyed by limited liability companies, political careerism, the lack of transparency and independent oversight, and the overall transactional nature of the State’s economic development policy - these are all failures that can only be addressed by changing the law, policy approach, and culture of New York State Government. Corruption for many often seems abstract and people often, rightfully, wonder how it impacts their daily lives - my answer to them is there is an insidious cost to corruption that every taxpayer, voter, and resident pays. VIEW FULL PDF HERE	”
—Marc Molinaro’s campaign website (2018)

Campaign advertisements

The following is an example of an ad from Molinaro's 2018 election campaign.

"Join Me" Molinaro campaign ad released August 13, 2018

Campaign finance summary

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Marcus Molinaro campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	U.S. House New York District 19	Lost general	$5,570,306	$5,580,362
2022	U.S. House New York District 19	Won general	$2,491,602	$2,429,587
Grand total			$8,061,908	$8,009,949
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Marcus Molinaro

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Donald Trump  source  (Conservative Party, R)	President of the United States (2024)	General	Won General
Mitt Romney  source  (R)	President of the United States (2012)	Primary	Lost General

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Molinaro was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Agriculture
• Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
• Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
• Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Committee on Small Business
• Contracting and Infrastructure
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, Chairman

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Molinaro was appointed to the following committees:

• Election Law Committee, New York State Assembly
• Housing Committee, New York State Assembly
• Libraries and Education Technology Committee, New York State Assembly
• Local Governments Committee, New York State Assembly
• Subcommittee on Volunteer Emergency Services
• Ways and Means Committee, New York State Assembly

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Molinaro served on the following committees:

• Banks Committee, New York Assembly
• Education Committee, New York Assembly
• Election Law Committee, New York Assembly
• Housing Committee, New York Assembly
• Libraries and Education Technology Committee, New York Assembly
• Local Governments Committee, New York Assembly
• Subcommittee on Volunteer Emergency Services

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