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Ruben Diaz
| Ruben Diaz | ||
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| New York Senate District 32 | ||
| 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 | November 5, 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Herbert H. Lehman College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 22, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| Profession | Ordained Minister | |
| Religion | Church of God | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Diaz served in the United States Armed Forces from 1960 to 1963. He was then a Pastor for the Church of God on Seward Avenue in the Bronx from 1976 to 1978. He currently works as an Ordained Minister for the Church of God.
Diaz earned his Theological Degree from Damascus Bible Institute. He then received his BA in Philosophy/Political Theory from Herbert H. Lehman College in 1976.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Diaz served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging | ||||
| • Banks | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Housing, Construction and Community Development | ||||
| • Investigations and Government Operations | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Diaz served on these committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging | ||||
| • Banks | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Housing, Construction, and Community Development | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Investigations and Government Operations | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Diaz served on these committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging | ||||
| • Banks | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Housing, Construction, and Community Development | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Investigations and Government Operations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Diaz ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 32. He ran unopposed in both the Democratic and Republican primaries on September 13, 2012. Diaz defeated David M. Johnson (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| New York State Senate, District 32, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ruben Diaz Incumbent |
97.1% | 72,950 | |
| Independence | David M. Johnson | 2.9% | 2,188 | |
| Total Votes | 75,138 | |||
Endorsements
- 32BJ/SEIU[3]
2010
Diaz ran in the 2010 election for New York State Senate District 32. He defeated Charlie Ramos, Jr. in the Democratic primary. He defeated Michael Walters (C) in the November 2 general election. He ran as a member of the Democratic and Republican parties.[4]
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 32 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ruben Diaz (D)
|
35,266 | |||
| Michael Walters (Conservative) | 2,116 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Ruben Diaz won the election for New York State Senate, District 32 with 71,381 votes.
Diaz raised $134,872 for his campaign.[5]
| New York State Senate, District 32 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ruben Diaz (D)
|
71,381 | |||
| William McDonagh (CON) | 918 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Listed below are the largest contributors to Diaz's 2010 campaign.[6]
| New York State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ruben Diaz's campaign in 2010 | |
| Ramon Nieves | $10,000 |
| Democrats For Education Reform | $9,500 |
| Friends Of Carl Kruger | $9,500 |
| Fiona Druckenmiller | $9,500 |
| Stanley Druckenmiller | $9,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $312,368 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Ruben Diaz's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ruben Diaz for State Senate | $31,945 |
| La Paz Funeral Service | $6,000 |
| Friends of Carl | $5,000 |
| New York State United Teachers | $5,000 |
| Maestros Caterers | $4,225 |
Personal
Diaz and his wife, Leslie Yvette, have three children.
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External links
- Official New York State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ 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 Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
- ↑ New York Times NY state legislative election results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Ruben's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money "Diaz's 2010 Campaign contributions
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