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Robert Sweeney
| Robert Sweeney | ||
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| New York State Assembly District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 24 | |
| 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 | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Adelphi University | |
| Master's | Long Island University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 05/29/1949 | |
| Place of birth | Babylon, NY | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sweeney's professional experience is as a certified municipal clerk for the Village of Lindenhurst.
Sweeney earned a BA from Adelphi University and a MPA from Charles William Post Campus, Long Island University.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sweeney served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environmental Conservation, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sweeney served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Environmental Conservation, Chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sweeney served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Environmental Conservation | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Veterans' Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Sweeney ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 11. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. He defeated Rashad Cureton in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert Sweeney Incumbent |
79.3% | 27,854 | |
| Republican | Rashad Cureton | 20.7% | 7,287 | |
| Total Votes | 35,141 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Sweeney ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Brett Robinson (R) in the general election on November 2.[4] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the Independence Party of New York State, and Working Families Party.
| New York State Assembly, District 11 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Sweeney (D)
|
16,798 | |||
| Brett Robinson (R) | 8,413 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Sweeney won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 11, defeating opponent James McDonaugh (R).
Sweeney raised $80,940 for his campaign while McDonaugh raised $0.[5]
| New York State Assembly, District 11 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Sweeney (D)
|
28,358 | |||
| James McDonaugh (R) | 11,415 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Sweeney received $82,226 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| New York State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Sweeney's campaign in 2010 | |
| New York Farm Bureau | $12,205 |
| Empire State Petroleum Association | $3,500 |
| Suffolk County Correction Officers Association | $2,825 |
| New York State United Teachers | $2,500 |
| Association Of Municipal Employees | $2,325 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $82,226 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which Sweeney was up for re-election, he collected $80,940 in donations.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| HLA PAC | $4,000 |
| Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association | $2,550 |
| New York State Association of Realtors | $2,450 |
| Suffolk County Correction Officers Association | $2,075 |
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External links
- New York Assembly - Rep. Robert Sweeney
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sweeney
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Robert Sweeney
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