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Alvin Gamble

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Alvin Gamble
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Colonie Central High School

Bachelor's

State University of New York, Brockport, 1983

Personal
Birthplace
Albany, N.Y.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Energy consultant
Contact

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Alvin Gamble (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 43. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Gamble completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Alvin Gamble was born in Albany, New York. He earned a high school diploma from Colonie Central High School and a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, Brockport in 1983. His career experience includes working as an energy consultant. He has worked with National Grid (formerly Niagra Mohawk) by installing and repairing natural gas services.[1]

Gamble has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 97 (IBEW 97), member
  • National Grid Mentoring Program
  • Boy and Girls Club, mentor
  • Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Deacon
  • Summertime Love Foundation, president
  • Colonie Central High School ICARE, program volunteer

Elections

2024

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for New York State Senate District 43

Incumbent Jacob Ashby defeated Alvin Gamble in the general election for New York State Senate District 43 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jacob Ashby
Jacob Ashby (R / Conservative Party)
 
54.6
 
81,727
Image of Alvin Gamble
Alvin Gamble (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.3
 
67,824
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
112

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 149,663
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Alvin Gamble advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 43.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 43.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 43.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gamble in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Alvin Gamble completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gamble's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Alvin is currently a Colonie, NY Townboard Councilman representing the town he's lived nearly his entire life. Alvin is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 97 (IBEW 97) and has worked for 41 years helping to develop and replace the gas pipeline infrastructure in the Capital District. He feels that his knowledge and expertise, as it relates to infrastructure, can be utilized at the State level during a time of great need for infrastructure restoration, expansion and hardening to safeguard against a changing climate and need for resiliency. Alvin is a devoted father, family man and advocate for the working-class. He will defend your right to choice and the protection of the environment.
  • Safety of our children: We should reduce the accessibility to illegal guns and provide increased access to firearm safety education.
  • -Affordability and Taxes I championed the middle class tax cuts in 2023 and 2024 and secured an expanded Child Tax Credit
  • Tax relief for the middle class: New York State should reduce the tax burden on the middle class. We should eliminate corporate tax loopholes and ensure everyone pays their fair share.
Bail reform in New York State should be fair and should not discriminate against those with less means. Let's review the data of the current policy and take action accordingly.
Alvin's parents are his role-models.
The Holy Bible
Integrety, respect and professionalism.
Strong work ethics and honesty.
A New York State Senator should ebody honesty and care for the community. They should understand their constituents and make every effort to service their needs.
Being a servant and a man of the people.
Neil Armstrong walking on the Moon was one of Alvin's first historical memories. Alvin was 8-years old at the time.
Alvin's first job was with the Town of Colonie - Department of Public Works (DPW). He had this job every summer until graduating from High School.
The Bible. It has taught Alvin about loving thy neighbor and treating others as he wants to be treated.
Superman
Greatest Love of All
- Whitney Houston
The disparity of social equality. Acts were not always directly targeted at Alvin, but they were seen and effected others around him.
Open and honest communication.
Cost of living, climate change, health care, funding education and infrastructure.
Alvin believes its good to have a balanced perspective. Bringing experience and feedback from both political experience and outside careers. Some prior public involvement is always beneficial.
Yes, it's always important. While working on legislation, NYS Senators must have relationships with other State Legislators. While working as a Colonie Town Councilman, a bi-partisan board, Alvin worked with his fellow Board members, regardless of party, to enact the right legislation.
There are several Legislators Alvin would like the opportunity to work with.
No
Our campaign has spoken with many residents in our District and heard countless stories and feedback. We
The Executive should have the right and power to make necessary and needed decisions in the time of crisis. Be that as it may, checks and balances should be enshirned in policy that can ensure Legislators can overrule decisions if they fell it's in the best interest of the people of New York.
The first bill I would introduce would tackle housing shortage and affordability. It would also help to address the large number our State Residents that find themselves found in tenant and landlord disputes.
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)

National International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
IBEW Local 236
Communications Workers of America (CWA)
National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) PAC
Albany County Democratic Committee
Rensselaer County Democratic Committee

Washington County Democratic Committee
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs

Environmental Conservation

Energy and Telecommunications
Alvin believes in full transparency.
New York State currently has a state ballot initiative. This process allows people's voices to be heard without the Legislator. We are in favor of this policy, however, we as a State should ensure voters have all the necessary data and information required to make an informed decision.

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Campaign finance summary

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Alvin Gamble campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New York State Senate District 43Lost general$262,260 $0
Grand total$262,260 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024


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