Help us improve in just 2 minutes—share your thoughts in our reader survey.
Carol Gordon
Carol Gordon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 8. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 23, 2020.
She was a 2012 Democratic candidate for the same seat.
Biography
Gordon founded and manages Unspoken History Treasures, a collection of African-American artifacts. She has 30 years of experience in community and volunteer service.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 8
Incumbent John E. Brooks won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John E. Brooks (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party) | 99.3 | 92,901 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 621 | ||
| Total votes: 93,522 | |||
 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John E. Brooks advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Carol Gordon (D)
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Conservative Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nicholas J. LaLota (Conservative Party)
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent John E. Brooks advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 8.
Libertarian primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Serve America Movement Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nicholas J. LaLota (Serve America Movement Party)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent John E. Brooks advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 8.
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Gordon ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 8. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012 and was defeated by incumbent Charles Fuschillo (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Charles Fuschillo Incumbent |
59.2% | 68,677 | |
| Democratic | Carol Gordon | 40.8% | 47,317 | |
| Total Votes | 115,994 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Gordon was a 2010 Democratic candidate for District 8 of the New York State Senate. She was uncontested in the September 14 Democratic primary. Gordon was defeated by incumbent Charles Fuschillo (R) in the general election on November 2.[3]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Carol Gordon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Gordon's tagline is "Empowerment through Education and Information." She lists "the economy, property taxes, the outsourcing of jobs and resources, eco-friendly development, and violence in homes, schools, and on our streets" as issues to find solutions for.[1]
2010
Gordon's campaign website contains a contract with voters detailing her campaign promises. Read this document here. Its key promises are as follows:
- Eliminate corruption in the country, state, and village.
- Gain control of rising property taxes and fees.
- Protect children's right to an education.
- Protect homeowners and tenants from abusive practices.
New York Democratic Party, Strong Women Will Reform New York[4] |
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Official campaign facebook page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Newsday Candidate profile and recent coverage
- Imagine Election profile
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Carol A. Gordon, "Why Carol A. Gordon?" Retrieved August 29, 2012
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate Petition List, accessed August 9, 2012
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ NY Democratic Senate Campaign Committee YouTube Channel
