Albert Baldeo
Albert Baldeo (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 15. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
Baldeo also ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 24. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022.
Biography
Albert Baldeo was born in Guyana. He obtained a bachelor's degree in July 1980 after attending the University of Guyana and the University of the West Indies. He earned an LL.B. from the Sir Hugh Wooding Law School in July 1982. He also received a legal education certificate. His professional experience includes working as a community advocate, an attorney, and a consultant.[1]
As of 2020, Baldeo was the president of the United Communities Alliance and the Baldeo Foundation, the chairman of Democrats United, an advisor for the Latinos Alliance, a life member of ASAAL, and a member of SAAPC, WFA, Cancer Research, and the Rotary Club.[1]
Elections
2022
State Assembly
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 24
Incumbent David Weprin won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 24 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Weprin (D) | 98.7 | 15,897 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 212 |
Total votes: 16,109 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 24
Incumbent David Weprin defeated Albert Baldeo and Mizan Choudhury in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 24 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Weprin | 65.8 | 3,558 |
![]() | Albert Baldeo | 17.4 | 939 | |
Mizan Choudhury | 16.6 | 896 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 18 |
Total votes: 5,411 | ||||
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State Senate
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 15
Incumbent Joseph Addabbo defeated Danniel Maio in the general election for New York State Senate District 15 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Joseph Addabbo (D / We the People Party) | 57.2 | 30,394 |
![]() | Danniel Maio (R / Conservative Party / Medical Freedom Party / Independence Party) ![]() | 42.6 | 22,643 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 72 |
Total votes: 53,109 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 15
Incumbent Joseph Addabbo defeated Japneet Singh and Albert Baldeo in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 15 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Joseph Addabbo | 54.2 | 4,072 |
![]() | Japneet Singh ![]() | 32.6 | 2,450 | |
![]() | Albert Baldeo | 12.7 | 957 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 39 |
Total votes: 7,518 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Danniel Maio advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 15.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Danniel Maio advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 15.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 24
Incumbent David Weprin won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Weprin (D) | 99.2 | 34,000 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 276 |
Total votes: 34,276 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 24
Incumbent David Weprin defeated Mahfuzul Islam and Albert Baldeo in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 24 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Weprin | 50.4 | 4,329 |
![]() | Mahfuzul Islam ![]() | 29.6 | 2,540 | |
![]() | Albert Baldeo ![]() | 19.7 | 1,693 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 24 |
Total votes: 8,586 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Albert Baldeo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baldeo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|Albert will fight cuts to Medicaid, deliver COVID resources, improvements and attention we need in our health care system, set up a special program to expedite unemployment insurance applications, a Special Recovery Fund to assist veterans, displaced workers, tenants, help small business and mom-and-pop stores to reopen and thrive, improve our public transportation systems, eradicate transportation deserts and make them more accessible and affordable, create more senior and assisted living centers, bail out home owners from losing their homes, and upgrade our schools. He will fight on ALL fronts!
He has received numerous proclamations and commendations from Presidents, including Bill Clinton, Barak Obama, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, the US Congress (4 times), Governors, Mayors, the UN, WHO and other organizations for his community, humanitarian and empowerment work, philanthropy and legal advocacy.
An attorney by training, Albert heads the Baldeo Foundation and United Communities Alliance.- I am committed to a life of public service, and will fight for every resource and solution to lift our district out of this pandemic and recover economically from Day 1! As a leader, problem solver and activist, I am best equipped to lead this district, and to fight for and deliver the resources, attention and assistance we need in every area-health care, education, government services and help, public safety, jobs and wages.
- I will ensure that everyone has a voice and a say in how problems and issues are addressed, with satellite offices all over the district and a 24 x 7 hotline! Unity and empowerment has always been my goal in our diverse communities. If elected, I will be the first person who reflects the broad diversity of the district. I will foster greater civic participation, so we can rise together, and overcome the challenges we face, united! Participatory democracy and budgeting will truly have meaning!
- In this crisis, only strong, determined and brave leadership will secure us health care for all, better education for our kids, saving our small businesses and homes from foreclosure, affordable housing for all, benefits like unemployment insurance for the increased numbers of constituents affected at this time, equal treatment under the law, eradication of discrimination in all ugly forms so endemic in our diverse, immigrant district and economic development.
(2) Making government more responsive, efficient and accountable. Cut the fat and waste out of government. Lean and transparent government.
(3) Get rid of corruption and nepotism in politics. True democracy will enable any person wanting to serve the public be entitled to run. In this district, the Weprins have held this seat since 1962, and have maintained their status quo although the district has changed considerably over the years. Its nepotism is the antithesis to democracy, and empowerment of the people.
I also admire Mahatma Gandhi, who showed us to be the change we want to see in the world, and to lead by example. I also look up to the civil rights icons like Martin Luther King, Jr, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, and other freedom fighters, because they stood for higher ideals, and were motivated to bring transformational change to systems that suppressed humanity, even if it cost them their own lives and liberty. They made the ultimate sacrifice, and changed the world.
-I am an immigrant and minority myself, who pulled myself up by the bootstraps
-Spent my life in public work and service to others, the needy, disadvantaged
-Activist, advocate, fighter, leader and insurgent all my life
-Independent thinker and problem solver
-Was a victim of legal, economic and political injustice for being a reformer
-Honesty and frankness with constituents and fellow legislators alike
-Knowing you are a servant of the people, a voice to amplify their concerns and issues, to whoever (Governor, Mayor, etc).
-Compromise
-Accountability and explanation of your actions, without nuance
I came from humble beginnings, but I became the recipient of a world class education, went on to earn my accreditation to be a lawyer in several countries. I have dedicated my life to helping others who have been victims of the inequities of government and our justice system, and to deliver public benefits for those seeking same. However, we need a legislative fix for most of these problems, hence my pilgrimage into politics to gain a voice and a seat off the menu and onto the table.
Corruption and lethargy are most associated with those who have become disinterested in, and aloof to the needs of their constituents, like in this district. For decades, since 1962, it was monopolized by the Weprin family, similar to a monarchy. Change is good, especially when leadership comes from the heart, with fresh ideas and an open mind!
-Finding medical and health care solutions to prevent a recurrence, paying hazard benefits for essential workers
-Bringing and keeping new jobs with realistic wages and benefits.
-Preventing foreclosures of homes and bankruptcies of small businesses, the engines of the local economy
-Preventing taxes from stifling working families, and homeowners
-Getting the Mayor and Governor, and other executives charged with shared governance, to cooperate for the common good, and rise above pettiness and ego
-Preserving the legal rights of immigrants and minorities, while helping police relations to grow
-Health
-Small business
-Children and Family
-Education
-Consumer Affairs and Protection
-Housing
-Labor
They resented living as second class citizens after all that sacrifice, despite America being touted as "a nation of immigrants."
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See also
2022 Elections
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