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William Magee
William Magee (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 121. Magee assumed office in 2013. Magee left office on January 1, 2019.
Magee (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 121. Magee lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
He was first elected to the chamber in 1990.
He previously represented District 111 in the Assembly from 1991 to 2013. Magee's political experience included being a member of the County Board of Supervisors and supervisor for the Town of Nelson.
Magee passed away on December 24, 2020.[1]
Biography
Magee earned his B.A. in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. His professional experience includes being a professional auctioneer with Magee's Auction Service, a manager of agriculture and livestock/equestrian events and the manager/coordinator of special projects for the New York State Fair.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Banks |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Governments |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Magee served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Aging |
| • Banks |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Governments |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Magee served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Aging |
| • Banks |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Governments |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Magee served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Banks |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Governments |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Magee served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Agriculture |
| • Banks |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Governments |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 121
John Salka defeated incumbent William Magee in the general election for New York State Assembly District 121 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Salka (R) | 50.5 | 23,320 |
 | William Magee (D) | 49.4 | 22,835 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 46,195 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 121
Incumbent William Magee defeated Dan Buttermann in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 121 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Magee | 60.4 | 3,681 |
 | Dan Buttermann | 39.6 | 2,415 | |
| Total votes: 6,096 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 121
John Salka advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 121 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | John Salka |
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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 William Magee defeated John J. Salka in the New York State Assembly District 121 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 121 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  William Magee Incumbent |
52.37% | 27,117 | |
| Republican | John J. Salka | 47.63% | 24,667 | |
| Total Votes | 51,784 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent William Magee ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 121 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 121 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | William Magee Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Magee also ran on the Independence Party ticket. John J. Salka ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 121 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 121 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John J. Salka (unopposed) | |
Salka 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 William Magee defeated Michael Hennessy in the Democratic primary, while John J. Salka was unopposed in the Republican primary. Salka also ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Magee defeated Salka in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Magee Incumbent |
52.5% | 17,073 | |
| Republican | John J. Salka | 47.5% | 15,439 | |
| Total Votes | 32,512 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
William Magee Incumbent |
59.3% | 2,082 |
| Michael Hennessy | 40.7% | 1,431 |
| Total Votes | 3,513 | |
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Magee ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 121. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Independence Party of New York State ticket. He defeated Levi J. Spires in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Magee Incumbent |
61% | 29,148 | |
| Republican | Levi J. Spires | 39% | 18,605 | |
| Total Votes | 47,753 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Magee ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Rick Bargabos (R) and Conservative Party candidate Shawn Skeele in the general election on November 2.[13][14]
| New York State Assembly, District 111 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Magee (D)
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19,920 | |||
| Rick Bargabos (R) | 13,827 | |||
| Shawn Skeele (C) | 3,414 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Magee won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 111. He ran unopposed.[15][16]
Magee raised $88,400 for his campaign.[17]
| New York State Assembly, District 111 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Magee (D)
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29,304 | |||
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2020
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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Personal
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Magee is married to Jeanette.[18]
Recent news
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See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the New York State Assembly
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Localsyr.com, "Former Assemblyman Bill Magee passes away at the age of 84," December 26, 2020
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Magee,” 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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. Magee," accessed August 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Donald Miller (R) |
New York Assembly District 121 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by John J. Salka (R) |
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 111 1991–2013 |
Succeeded by Angelo Santabarbara (D) |
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