Sam Hoyt

Sam Hoyt
New York State Assembly District 144
Former member
Term in office began 1993
Term in office ended 2011
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Legislator

Sam Hoyt (b. January 9, 1962) was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, District 144. He resigned from the Assembly in 2011 to accept a position in the Empire State Development Corporation. A special election to replace him was held on September 13, 2011.

Hoyt's past political experiences include being part of the national campaign staff to Dukakis for President and advanced team coordinator for Mondale for President. Hoyt's professional experience includes his work as director of sales and marketing for the Bisons baseball and as an aide to Sen. Daniel Moynihan.

Hoyt earned a BA in political science from State University of New York College at Buffalo and attended Ohio Wesleyan University. He and his wife, Constance, have two children; Clayton and Griffin.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

Prior to leaving the New York State Assembly, he served on the following committees:

• Cities Committee, New York State Assembly
• Energy Committee, New York State Assembly
• Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee, New York State Assembly
• Transportation Committee, New York State Assembly
• Ways and Means Committee, New York State Assembly

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hoyt served on the following committees:

• Cities Committee, New York Assembly
• Energy Committee, New York Assembly
• Local Governments Committee, New York Assembly
• Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Committee, New York Assembly
• Transportation Committee, New York Assembly
• Ways and Means Committee, New York Assembly

Elections

2010

Hoyt defeated Joseph Golombek, Jr. in the September 14 Democratic primary, but Golombek secured the nomination of the Conservative Party. Hoyt defeated Golombek and Republican Brian R. Biggie in the general election.

New York State Assembly, District 144 2010
Candidates		Votes
Sam Hoyt (D)		16,610
Brian R. Biggie (R)		8,469
Joseph Golombek, Jr. (C)		6,068

2008

On November 4, 2008 Hoyt won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 144, defeating opponent Sheila Ferrentino (R).

Hoyt raised $429,133 for his campaign while Ferrentino raised $4,170.

New York State Assembly, District 144 2008
Candidates		Votes
Sam Hoyt (D)		30,228
Sheila Ferrentino (R)		12,418

External links

Suggest a link

• New York Assembly - Rep. Sam Hoyt
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	New York Assembly - District 144 1993–2011	Succeeded by Sean Ryan