David Gantt
| David Gantt | ||
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| New York State Assembly District 137 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1983 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 30 | |
| 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 | 1982 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/12/1941 | |
| Place of birth | Opp, AL | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gantt's professional experiences include administrator for Anthony Jordan Health Center; working member of Lithographers and Photoengravers International Union Local 230; and youth counselor for the City of Rochester.
Gantt attended Rochester Institute of Technology and Roberts Wesleyan College.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gantt served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Local Governments | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gantt served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Local Governments | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gantt served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Local Governments | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Gantt ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 137. He defeated Jose A. Cruz and John F. Lightfoot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He defeated Green Party candidate Andrew P. Langdon in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 137, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Gantt Incumbent |
88% | 33,081 | |
| Green | Andrew P. Langdon | 12% | 4,498 | |
| Total Votes | 37,579 | |||
| New York State Assembly, District 137 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
David Gantt Incumbent |
68.8% | 3,399 |
| Jose Cruz | 20.1% | 992 |
| John Lightfoot | 11.1% | 547 |
| Total Votes | 4,938 | |
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Gantt ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2.[4]
| New York State Assembly, District 133 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Gantt (D)
|
14,972 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Gantt won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 133. He ran unopposed.
Gantt raised $92,378 for his campaign.[5]
| New York State Assembly, District 133 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Gantt (D)
|
29,601 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Gantt received $95,625 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| New York State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Gantt's campaign in 2010 | |
| Health Care Association Of New York State | $3,000 |
| South Buffalo Railway | $3,000 |
| New York State Automobile Dealers Association | $2,900 |
| New York State Afl-Cio | $2,000 |
| New York State Association Of Electrical Workers | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $95,625 |
Recent news
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- Assembly Passes Legislation to Strengthen Texting-While-Driving Penalties - Madison County Courier
- NYS Gov Cuomo Announces Actions To Strengthen Penalties For Texting-While ... - Yeshiva World News
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External links
- New York Assembly - Rep. Joseph Morelle
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gantt
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Christopher Friend (R) |
New York Assembly District 137 2013-present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 133 1983–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Nojay (R) |
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