Barbara Lifton
Barbara Lifton (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 125. She assumed office in 2003. She left office on January 1, 2021.
Lifton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 125. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Lifton has political experience as the treasurer of the 3rd Ward, Ithaca City Democratic Committee and as a member of the Democratic Response Group and the Tompkins County Democratic Committee.
Biography
Lifton earned her B.A. and M.A. in English from the State University of New York at Geneseo.[1] Her professional experience includes serving as chief of staff for New York State Assembly member Marty Luster and working as an English teacher for Ithaca Schools and Geneseo Central School.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Lifton was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Education Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Election Law Committee
- Higher Education Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
| • Election Law |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lifton served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
| • Election Law |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lifton served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Election Law |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Mental Health |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lifton served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Election Law |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Mental Health |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lifton served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Election Law |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Libraries and Education Technology |
| • Mental Health |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
Barbara Lifton did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 125
Incumbent Barbara Lifton won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 125 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Barbara Lifton (D) | 98.9 | 35,459 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 395 | ||
| Total votes: 35,854 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 125
Incumbent Barbara Lifton advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 125 on September 13, 2018.
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2016
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Assembly 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 Barbara Lifton defeated Herbert Masser, Jr. in the New York State Assembly District 125 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 125 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara Lifton Incumbent |
69.88% | 35,416 | |
| Republican | Herbert Masser, Jr. | 30.12% | 15,264 | |
| Total Votes | 50,680 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Barbara Lifton ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 125 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 125 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Barbara Lifton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Lifton also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Herbert Masser, Jr. ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 125 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 125 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Herbert Masser, Jr. (unopposed) | |
Masser also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Barbara Lifton was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Herbert Masser, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lifton also ran on the Working Families Party. Lifton defeated Masser in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara Lifton Incumbent |
66.8% | 21,335 | |
| Republican | Herbert Masser | 33.2% | 10,581 | |
| Total Votes | 31,916 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Lifton ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 125. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. She also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. She was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara Lifton Incumbent |
100% | 36,896 | |
| Total Votes | 36,896 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Lifton was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. She defeated Thomas Reynolds (R) in the general election.[12][13]
| New York State Assembly, District 125 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barbara Lifton (D)
|
22,410 | |||
| Thomas Reynolds (R) | 13,444 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Lifton won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 125. She ran unopposed.[14][15]
Lifton raised $2,558 for her campaign.[16]
| New York State Assembly, District 125 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barbara Lifton (D)
|
34,768 | |||
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Personal
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Lifton and her husband, Don, have three children.[17]
See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Barbara Lifton on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Lifton,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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 Assembly 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 Assembly 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 Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Lifton,” accessed August 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 125 2003-2021 |
Succeeded by Anna Kelles (D) |
