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Alison Boak
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Alison Boak was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 40 of the New York State Senate.

Campaign themes

2016

Boak's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

Ethics & Restoring Public Trust in Government

  • Strip pensions from all politicians convicted of corruption
  • Limit outside income and conflicts of interests for legislators
  • Close the LLC loophole to limit the influence of big-money special interests
  • Make all “discretionary spending” fully transparent

Women’s Equality

  • Safeguard Reproductive Rights: Ali is pro-choice and will strongly advocate for the Passage of the Reproductive Health Act, which would guarantee a woman’s right to control her reproductive health.
  • Stand up for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking: As State Senator, Ali will ensure that survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking have the resources and support they need to seek justice and rebuild their lives.
  • Support Equal Pay for Equal Work: Women still earn only $0.79 for every dollar earned by men in comparable jobs. This means lower pay, less family income, and more poverty, especially in households headed by a single mother. Ending wage discrimination is not only vital for women and their families, but also for our local economies.

Environment

  • Protect Our Drinking Water: Safe water supplies and modern, reliable, and efficient water systems are important to the health of our communities and our future economic growth, yet New York State has neglected local water systems for years. Ali will make water quality and the protection of our lakes, rivers, and streams a top priority.
  • Close Indian Point: Indian Point is just too risky. It sits near two fault lines, is vulnerable to terrorism, plagued with safety problems, and lacks a workable evacuation plan. Ali will work to close Indian Point, while creating a transition plan to safeguard our energy supply and the jobs of our residents who work there.
  • Stop the Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) Pipeline Project: Expanding gas transmission systems increases our reliance on climate-changing fossil fuels and creates serious safety risks for our communities. As State Senator, Ali will work to promote energy conservation and expand renewable energy sources.

Education & College Affordability

  • Ending Common Core and the over-reliance on one-size-fits-all standardized tests
  • Fully funding our schools and ensuring that our school funds are not diverted to NYC Charter schools
  • Keeping SUNY strong and affordable
  • Incentivizing new teachers to work in STEM fields and in underserved rural communities

Reducing Taxes

  • Cutting property taxes by requiring the state to fund mandated Medicaid services
  • Increasing state support for infrastructure improvements
  • Reducing spending through smart consolidation of local governments and special taxing districts
  • Investing in job creators like small businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Cutting state spending for political self-promotion[1]
 ”
—Alison Boak[2]

Elections

2016

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.

Incumbent Terrence P. Murphy defeated Alison Boak in the New York State Senate District 40 general election.[3][4]

New York State Senate, District 40 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Terrence P. Murphy Incumbent 57.76% 80,312
     Democratic Alison Boak 42.24% 58,737
Total Votes 139,049
Source: New York Board of Elections


Alison Boak defeated Andrew I. Falk in the New York State Senate District 40 Democratic primary.[5][6]

New York State Senate, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Alison Boak 78.65% 4,344
     Democratic Andrew I. Falk 21.35% 1,179
Total Votes 5,523


Boak also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Incumbent Terrence P. Murphy ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 40 Republican primary.[5][6]

New York State Senate, District 40 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Terrence P. Murphy Incumbent (unopposed)

Murphy also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets.

Endorsements

2016

In 2016, Boak's endorsements included the following:[7]

Westchester County Board of Legislators:

  • Catherine Borgia, Majority Leader, District 9
  • Kenneth Jenkins, District 16
  • Michael Kaplowitz, Chair, District 4

Recent news

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  2. ↑ Boak for NY, "Issues," accessed September 19, 2016
  3. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
  4. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
  7. ↑ Boak for NY, "Endorsements," accessed September 19, 2016


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