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Robin Schimminger
| Robin Schimminger | ||
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| New York State Assembly District 140 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1977 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 36 | |
| 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 | 1976 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Canisius College, Buffalo, 1969 | |
| J.D. | New York University School of Law, 1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/17/1947 | |
| Place of birth | North Tonawanda, NY | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Schimminger is an attorney.
Schimminger attended the William Butler Yeats International School of Literature, University of College in Dublin; earned a BA from Canisius College, Buffalo; and a JD from New York University School of Law. He is married to Melinda Downey.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schimminger served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry, Chair | ||||
| • Codes | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schimminger served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Codes | ||||
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry, Chair | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schimminger served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Codes | ||||
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Schimminger ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 140. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. He was defeated by Charles M. Gilbert in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 140, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robin Schimminger Incumbent |
69.7% | 37,153 | |
| Republican | Charles M. Gilbert | 30.3% | 16,141 | |
| Total Votes | 53,294 | |||
2010
Schimminger was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. Schimminger defeated Kevin Stocker (R) in the general election.[4]
| New York State Assembly, District 140 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robin Schimminger (D)
|
21,784 | |||
| Kevin Stocker (R) | 17,817 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Schimminger won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 140, defeating opponent Janice Tennant (WF).
Schimminger raised $234,532 for her campaign while Tennant raised $0.[5]
| New York State Assembly, District 140 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robin Schimminger (D)
|
36,354 | |||
| Janice Tennant (WF) | 3,755 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Schimminger received $223,673 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| New York State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robin Schimminger's campaign in 2010 | |
| Benderson Management Services | $5,063 |
| Notarius, Mark | $4,800 |
| Garnet Wines & Liquors | $3,800 |
| Dodds Liquor City Corp | $3,800 |
| Phillips Lytle Hitchcock Blaine & Huber | $3,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $223,673 |
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External links
- New York Assembly - Rep. Robin Schimminger
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schimminger
- ↑ 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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