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Jeffrey Klein

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Jeffrey Klein
Jeffrey Klein.jpg
New York Senate District 34
Incumbent
In office
2005 - present
Term ends
January 1, 2015
Years in position 8
PartyDemocratic
Leadership
Majority Co-Leader, New York State Senate
2013 - present
Compensation
Base salary$79,500/year
Per diem$171/full day; $61/half day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 2, 2004
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
State Assembly
1994 - 2004
Education
Bachelor'sQueens College
Master'sColumbia University
J.D.City University of New York Law School
Personal
BirthdayJuly 10, 1960
Place of birthBronx, NY
ProfessionAttorney
ReligionJewish
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Jeffrey Klein (b. July 10, 1960) is a Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing District 34 since 2005. In the 2013 session, Klein serves as the Independent Democratic Caucus leader in the majority coalition along with Republican leader Dean Skelos; the two alternate daily as the Temporary President of the Senate.

Klein was a member of the New York State Committee from 1988 to 1990. He then served in the New York State Assembly from 1994 to 2004. He was Senate Deputy Minority Leader from 2007 to 2008. He has also served as Democratic District Leader and Deputy Majority Leader for Legislative Operations.

Klein worked in Lead Paint Litigation for Trolman & Glaser Firm. He was then Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant for Congressman James Scheuer from 1985 to 1988. He worked as District Administrator from 1988 to 1992. He is currently Partner for Klein Calderoni & Santucci, Limited Liability Partnership.

Klein earned his BA from Queens College in 1983. He went on to receive his MPA from the School of International and Public Affairs from Columbia University in 1985. He then earned his JD from the City University of New York Law School in 1993.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Klein did not serve on a committee.

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Klein served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Klein served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012

Klein ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 34. He ran unopposed in the Democratic and Republican primaries on September 13, 2012, as well as on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Klein defeated Elizabeth Perri (C) and Carl Lundgren (G) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]

New York State Senate, District 34, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark.jpgJeffrey Klein Incumbent 93.8% 80,421
     Conservative Elizabeth Perri 4.6% 3,940
     Green Carl Lundgren 1.6% 1,348
Total Votes 85,709

Endorsements

2010

Klein ran in the 2010 election for New York State Senate District 34. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He defeated Frank Vernuccio (R) in the general election.[4] He ran as a member of the Democratic, Independence, and Working Families party.

New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 34 (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Jeffrey Klein (D) 35,880
Frank Vernuccio (R) 17,721

2008

On November 4, 2008 Jeffrey Klein won the election for New York State Senate, District 34 with 61,862 votes.

Klein raised $1,811,483 for his campaign.[5]

New York State Senate, District 34 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Jeffrey Klein (D) 61,862
Daniel Fasolino (R) 22,622

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

Listed below are the largest contributors to Klein's 2010 campaign.[6]

2008

Listed below are the five largest contributors to Jeffrey Klein's 2008 campaign.

Donor Amount
Financial Service Centers of New York $29,000
Amerigroup Community Care $18,750
Blank Per State $17,500
Knickerbocker Television $15,000
Bronx Realty Advisory Board $12,000

Personal

Klein is divorced.

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References

  1. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, Candidate Petition List, retrieved August 15, 2012.
  2. ↑ ABC News, "New York unofficial 2012 primary election results," accessed September 13, 2012
  3. ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
  4. ↑ New York Times NY state legislative election results
  5. ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Jeffrey's 2008 campaign contributions
  6. ↑ Follow the Money "Klein's 2010 Campaign contributions
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Senate Majority Coalition Republican Leader/Temporary President: Dean Skelos (R) • Senate Majority Coalition Independent Democratic Caucus Leader/Temporary President: Jeffrey Klein (D) • Senate Minority Leader: Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D)
   
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