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Andrew Lanza
2007 - Present
2027
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Andrew Lanza (Republican Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 24. He assumed office in 2007. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Lanza (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 24. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Lanza earned his B.S. in accounting from Saint John's University and his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1992. His professional experience includes being a member of the New York City Council, working as an Assistant District Attorney for Robert Morgenthau, and as a business owner and accountant.
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2021-2022
Lanza was assigned to the following committees:
- Cities 1 Committee, Ranking member
- Ethics and Internal Governance Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- New York City Education Committee, Ranking member
- Senate Rules Committee
2019-2020
Lanza was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Cities Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Codes Committee, Vice chair
- Ethics and Internal Governance Committee, Vice chair
- Finance Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Investigations and Government Operations Committee
- Senate Labor Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- New York City Education Committee, Vice chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Civil Service and Pensions |
| • Codes, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Investigations and Government Operations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lanza served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Cities, Chair |
| • Civil Service and Pensions |
| • Codes, Vice-Chair |
| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lanza served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Cities, Chair |
| • Civil Service and Pensions |
| • Codes |
| • Ethics |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lanza served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Cities, Chair |
| • Civil Service and Pensions |
| • Codes |
| • Education |
| • Ethics, Co-Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lanza served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Cities |
| • Civil Service and Pensions |
| • Codes |
| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 24
Incumbent Andrew Lanza won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 24 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andrew Lanza (R / Conservative Party) | 98.2 | 120,644 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 2,167 | ||
| Total votes: 122,811 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andrew Lanza advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 24.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andrew Lanza advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 24.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lanza in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 24
Incumbent Andrew Lanza won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 24 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Lanza (Conservative Party / R) | 98.7 | 86,642 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 1,105 | ||
| Total votes: 87,747 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andrew Lanza advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 24.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andrew Lanza advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 24.
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 24
Incumbent Andrew Lanza won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Lanza (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 99.0 | 129,896 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 1,274 | ||
| Total votes: 131,170 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andrew Lanza advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 24.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andrew Lanza advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 24.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andrew Lanza advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 24.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
Lanza also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party, Independence Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 24
Incumbent Andrew Lanza won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 24 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Lanza (R) | 98.5 | 80,153 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 1,183 | ||
| Total votes: 81,336 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 24
Incumbent Andrew Lanza advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 24 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Lanza |
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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 Andrew Lanza ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 24 general election.[1][2]
| New York State Senate, District 24 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Andrew Lanza Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Andrew Lanza ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 24 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New York State Senate, District 24 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Andrew Lanza Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Lanza also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Gary W. Carsel was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Andrew Lanza was unopposed in the Republican primary. Carsel ran on the Working Families Party ticket and Lanza ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Lanza defeated Carsel in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Lanza Incumbent |
78.2% | 47,225 | |
| Democratic | Gary Carsel | 19.1% | 11,547 | |
| None | Blank | 2.6% | 1,577 | |
| None | Scattering | 0.1% | 77 | |
| Total Votes | 60,426 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Lanza ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 24. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Lanza defeated Gary W. Carsel (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Lanza Incumbent |
74.5% | 78,418 | |
| Democratic | Gary W. Carsel | 25.5% | 26,893 | |
| Total Votes | 105,311 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Lanza ran in the 2010 election for New York State Senate District 24. He was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. He was unopposed in the November 2 general election.[11][12] He ran as a member of the Republican, Conservative and Independence parties.
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 24 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Lanza (R)
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54,602 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Andrew Lanza won the election for New York State Senate, District 24 with 75,371 votes.[13][14]
Lanza raised $329,646 for his campaign.[15]
| New York State Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Lanza (R)
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75,371 | |||
| Joseph J. Pancila (D) | 32,013 | |||
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Andrew Lanza did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Andrew Lanza did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Andrew Lanza did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Lanza's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[16]
Cutting Taxes
- Excerpt: "Senator Lanza recognizes that a high tax burden hurts our City and State economy and makes it difficult for middle class families to make ends meet. This is why Senator Lanza has consistently fought to reduce our taxes. In the past two years he has succeeded in cutting numerous taxes – putting money back in the pockets of Staten Islanders."
Government Reform
- Excerpt: "When Senator Lanza was first elected to the Senate, he promised to fight to have Staten Island become its own separate Judicial District. He was successful in this effort, and continues to work on ensuring the needs of this judicial district are being met."
Jobs & Our Economy
- Excerpt: "Senator Lanza has dedicated many resources to address the needs of our local economy. This focus has helped add jobs, even during the economic recession. According to a May 2012 report from the NYS Department of Labor, New York is one of only five states to have more private sector jobs today than it did before the recession."
Law Enforcement
- Excerpt: "As a former prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, Senator Lanza has a clear vision on how to combat crime on Staten Island. Working with members of law enforcement, Senator Lanza supports numerous pieces of legislation that directly enhance the safety and security of our community."
Senior Citizens
- Excerpt: "Senator Lanza has successfully fought to improve the quality of life for senior citizens on Staten Island. When the State budget called for drastic cuts to Staten Island’s Friendship Clubs, Senator Lanza stood strong in opposition to such cuts. Leading the effort to ensure our senior centers remained open, Senator Lanza worked with his colleagues in Albany to fully restore the necessary funding that kept these centers fully operational."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2017
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In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Lanza's endorsements included the following:[17]
- Police Benevolent Association of New York State Law Enforcement (PBA of NYS)
- National Federation of Independent Business
Personal
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Lanza and his wife, Marcele, have three children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder New York State Senate District 24 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Andrew's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Senator Andrew Lanza, "Issues," accessed October 7, 2014
- ↑ Senator Andrew Lanza, "Newsroom," accessed October 7, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Senate District 24 2007-Present |
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