Barbara Lifton
| Barbara Lifton | ||
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| New York State Assembly District 125 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $79,500/year | |
| Per diem | $171/full day; $61/half day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | State University of New York at Geneseo, 1973 | |
| Master's | State University of New York at Geneseo, 1985 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lifton's professional experiences include chief of staff for New York State Assemblymember Marty Luster and an english teacher for Ithica Schools and Geneseo Central School.
Lifton earned her BA and MA in English from the State University of New York at Geneseo. She and her husband, Don, have three children.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lifton served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Election Law | ||||
| • Environmental Conservation | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Mental Health | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lifton served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Election Law | ||||
| • Environmental Conservation | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Mental Health | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lifton served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Election Law | ||||
| • Environmental Conservation | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Libraries and Education Technology | ||||
| • Mental Health | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Lifton ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 125. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. She also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. She was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 125, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara Lifton Incumbent |
100% | 36,896 | |
| Total Votes | 36,896 | |||
2010
Lifton was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. She defeated Thomas Reynolds (R) in the general election.[4]
| New York State Assembly, District 125 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barbara Lifton (D)
|
22,410 | |||
| Thomas Reynolds (R) | 13,444 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Lifton won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 125. She ran unopposed.
Lifton raised $2,558 for her campaign.[5]
| New York State Assembly, District 125 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barbara Lifton (D)
|
34,768 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Lifton received $47,244 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| New York State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Lifton's campaign in 2010 | |
| New York State United Teachers | $3,800 |
| Gomer, Adelaide | $3,800 |
| Tompkins County Democratic Cmte | $2,700 |
| Wittink, Alicia P | $1,000 |
| New York State Nurses Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $47,244 |
Recent news
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- Last week of NY legislative session could see compromise - Press & Sun-Bulletin
- New York Assembly unlikely to approve legalization of professional Mixed ... - CNYcentral.com
- Shelly's silent ladies - New York Post
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External links
- New York Assembly - Rep. Barbara Lifton
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lifton
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, Candidate Petition List, retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ↑ ABC News, "New York unofficial 2012 primary election results," accessed September 13, 2012
- ↑ New York Times NY state legislative election results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report 2008 Campaign donations in New York
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
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