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Brandon Patterson
Brandon Patterson (Democratic Party, Independence Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 64. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Patterson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Patterson was born in Staten Island, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from State University of New York at Albany in 2011 and a master's degree from Baruch College in 2014.[1]
His career experience includes working as an intern for Congressman Michael McMahon in 2009, as a legislative assistant to New York Assemblyman Edward Braunstein in 2011, as an election day operations associate from 2011 to 2012, as a policy analyst for the New York City Council from 2012 to 2014, and as a community liaison and deputy chief of staff for New York state Senator Diane Savino.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 64
Michael Tannousis defeated Brandon Patterson in the general election for New York State Assembly District 64 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Tannousis (R / Conservative Party) | 58.5 | 30,630 |
 | Brandon Patterson (D / Independence Party)  | 41.4 | 21,697 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 52,384 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brandon Patterson advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 64.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 64
Michael Tannousis defeated Marko Kepi in the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 64 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Tannousis | 56.3 | 3,616 |
 | Marko Kepi | 43.5 | 2,793 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 6,427 | |||
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Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Michael Tannousis advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 64.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Brandon Patterson advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 64.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Tannousis (Serve America Movement Party)
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brandon Patterson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Patterson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Having worked in every level of government, Brandon's knowledge of how government works is unmatched on Staten Island and Brooklyn. He is an advocate who knows the players and will be at the negotiating table. His dedication to ensuring a better Staten Island and City has not gone unnoticed, Brandon was awarded a rising star, 20 under 40 twice from the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, as well as State Government Employee of the Year.
Brandon was the first candidate to enter this race in early 2019 and has been talking to voters ever since. His neighbors in Staten Island and Bay Ridge deserve a candidate who knows how to reach across the aisle, who knows who to go to in government, but most importantly, will have a seat at the table and be the voice for them up in Albany.
- I want to work for all members of my community, no matter what your politics. I believe we need to get back to the place where we see each other as neighbors and friends and not enemies will allow us to build a better future together.
- Small business is the bedrock of our neighborhoods. During times of prosperity and crisis, are local shops are always there to lend a hand. Whether its the bakery donating extra products to food banks or the restaurant that has been a part of the community for 60 years, the neighborhood starts with it's small businesses
- I want to make Staten Island and Bay Ridge more affordable for the people to live there. It is my goal to make sure that our community can stay as a community for generations, and that means developing affordable housing and small business
Extremely insightful look into how stressful in can be to make important decisions and how insular and lonely this career can be.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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