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Anna Kelles
Anna Kelles (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 125. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Kelles (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 125. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Anna Kelles was born in Trumansburg, New York. Kelles earned a bachelor's degree in biology and environmental studies from Binghamton University in 1997 and a Ph.D. in nutritional epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. Her career experience includes working as a professor, a nonprofit director, and a human rights activist.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Kelles was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Correction Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Health Committee
- Housing Committee
- Mental Health Committee
2021-2022
Kelles was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Correction Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Local Governments Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 125
Incumbent Anna Kelles won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 125 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Anna Kelles (D / Working Families Party) | 97.5 | 44,304 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 1,131 | ||
| Total votes: 45,435 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Kelles advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 125.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Kelles advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 125.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kelles in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 125
Incumbent Anna Kelles won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 125 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Kelles (D / Working Families Party) | 99.4 | 32,321 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 192 | ||
| Total votes: 32,513 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Kelles advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 125.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Kelles advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 125.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 125
Anna Kelles defeated Matthew McIntyre in the general election for New York State Assembly District 125 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Kelles (D / Working Families Party) | 68.8 | 37,673 |
| Matthew McIntyre (R / L) | 31.1 | 17,028 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 54,746 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 125
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 125 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Kelles | 36.0 | 5,509 |
| Seph Murtagh | 21.8 | 3,340 | ||
 | Jordan Lesser | 14.7 | 2,245 | |
| Sujata Gibson | 11.5 | 1,756 | ||
| Jason Leifer | 6.2 | 948 | ||
| Beau Harbin | 5.0 | 767 | ||
| Lisa Hoeschele | 4.8 | 734 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 15,311 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Matthew McIntyre advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 125.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Matthew McIntyre advanced from the Libertarian primary for New York State Assembly District 125.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Anna Kelles advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 125.
Endorsements
To view Kelles' endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Anna Kelles did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Anna Kelles did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Anna Kelles completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kelles' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I studied Biology and Environmental Studies at Binghamton University, and after years working in South America, earned a PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology from UNC Chapel Hill. As a professor, an environmental non-profit director, a human rights activist and now a Tompkins County legislator, I have used my public health training to advocate for our community.
I've spent my entire adult life in public service, as a public health educator, community organizer, and environmental activist. As a county legislator, I've fought for and passed legislation on the issues I promised to address when I first ran in 2015: strong protections for the environment, affordable housing, human rights, and criminal justice reform.
- Governance should not be a series of business deals and transactions. When we govern fairly, everyone gets what they need to reach their full potential. No one goes hungry; everyone has healthcare; and everyone has the opportunity to obtain the education they desire, find a job, or start a business. And, the planet is honored and sustained for the future. This is what "Policy for the People" means and this is what I will fight for in Albany.
- Right now, we're facing the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. This crisis has made clearer than ever the critical need for universal healthcare and childcare.
- New York should lead the way into a green future with good paying, local jobs in wind and solar, rebuilt infrastructure, and new approaches to housing that work for everyone.
I will work to increase access to affordable childcare. We must invest in our future with sufficient state aid to families as well as meet the tremendous need for increased staffing and childcare center development. New York State should invest heavily in achieving universal childcare, both for the sake of our children and to ensure that New York remains a good place to raise a family.
There is no substitute for hearing from all different sectors of our community - both urban and rural - about their concerns and needs. I will actively reach out to residents from throughout our diverse district to listen to their concerns, and will use their input to help guide my actions representing the people of the 125th district.
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 125 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 125 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 18, 2020
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| Preceded by Barbara Lifton (D) |
New York State Assembly District 125 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
