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Colin J. Schmitt
Colin Schmitt (Republican Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 99. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Schmitt (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 18th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Schmitt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Schmitt served as a New York state representative for the 99th district from 2019-2023.
Biography
Colin Schmitt earned a bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America in 2012.[1]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2021-2022
Schmitt was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Schmitt was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Housing Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Labor Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
New York State Assembly District 99
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
Colin J. Schmitt did not file to run for re-election.
U.S. House New York District 18
See also: New York's 18th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 18
Incumbent Pat Ryan defeated Colin Schmitt in the general election for U.S. House New York District 18 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pat Ryan (D / Working Families Party) | 50.6 | 135,245 |
 | Colin Schmitt (R / Conservative Party)  | 49.3 | 131,653 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 155 | ||
| Total votes: 267,053 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 18
Incumbent Pat Ryan defeated Aisha Mills and Moses Mugulusi in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 18 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pat Ryan | 83.8 | 30,093 |
 | Aisha Mills | 13.2 | 4,730 | |
 | Moses Mugulusi | 2.8 | 993 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 108 | ||
| Total votes: 35,924 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Berean (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Colin Schmitt advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 18.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Colin Schmitt advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 18.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Pat Ryan advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 18.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 99
Incumbent Colin Schmitt defeated Sarita Bhandarkar in the general election for New York State Assembly District 99 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colin Schmitt (R / Conservative Party / L / Independence Party / Serve America Movement Party) | 57.3 | 36,599 |
 | Sarita Bhandarkar (D / Working Families Party) | 42.7 | 27,276 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 63,892 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sarita Bhandarkar advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 99.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Colin Schmitt advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 99.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Colin Schmitt advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 99.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Colin Schmitt advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 99.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Incumbent Colin Schmitt advanced from the Libertarian primary for New York State Assembly District 99.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Colin Schmitt advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for New York State Assembly District 99.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Sarita Bhandarkar advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 99.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Schmitt also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party, Independence Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 99
Colin Schmitt defeated Matthew Rettig in the general election for New York State Assembly District 99 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colin Schmitt (R) | 52.9 | 25,016 |
 | Matthew Rettig (D) | 47.1 | 22,298 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 47,327 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 99
Matthew Rettig advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 99 on September 13, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 99
Colin Schmitt advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 99 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Colin Schmitt |
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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 James G. Skoufis defeated Colin J. Schmitt in the New York State Assembly District 99 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 99 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  James G. Skoufis Incumbent |
52.72% | 29,590 | |
| Republican | Colin J. Schmitt | 47.28% | 26,541 | |
| Total Votes | 56,131 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent James G. Skoufis ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 99 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 99 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | James G. Skoufis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Skoufis also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets. Colin J. Schmitt ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 99 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 99 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Colin J. Schmitt (unopposed) | |
Schmitt also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets.
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Schmitt ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 99. He lost to Kyle P. Roddey in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012.[6][7][8]
Unofficial results showed Roddey leading Schmitt by a margin of 1,317-1,224.[9] Schmitt dropped his challenge of the results on September 24.[10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Kyle Roddey |
51.5% | 1,449 |
| Colin Schmitt | 48.5% | 1,364 |
| Total Votes | 2,813 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Colin Schmitt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schmitt's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- JOBS, TAXES, AND THE ECONOMY: High gas prices and unprecedented government spending are fueling the highest inflation in 40 years. After Joe Biden took office, gas prices doubled, and trillions of dollars in wasteful spending raised the prices of groceries, cars, and the things we need every day. In fact, this spending-driven inflation crisis is costing middle-class families thousands of dollars more and stretching household budgets to their breaking point. Colin will help bring checks and balances back to the federal government and put an end to Biden’s reckless spending and failed economic policies. In Congress, Colin will oppose any tax increases and work to restore the full State and Local Tax deduction for Hudson Valley families.
- PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIME: Because of one-party rule in New York State, anti-law enforcement policies like ending cash bail for dangerous criminals and defunding the police produced a surge in violent crime in the region and across the state. In the State Assembly, Colin voted against the Democrats’ cashless bail law and sponsored legislation to repeal it. In Congress, Colin will work to adopt tough new laws that keep repeat offenders and those who present a danger to our community behind bars and provide local law enforcement agencies with the tools they need. Colin strongly supports our police. He stood with law enforcement against efforts to defund the police and has been endorsed by more than 12 law enforcement organizations.
- IMMIGRATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY: Colin is a Sergeant in the Army National Guard and believes in the importance of a strong national defense to keep Americans safe. Colin believes we must strengthen border security and enforcement to stop the unprecedented increase in illegal border crossings. Colin has also led the opposition to the taxpayer-funded benefits illegal immigrants are now receiving, which has directly caused the ongoing surge and stopped Andrew Cuomo and the NY Democrats from enacting a new law registering illegal immigrants to vote. The Hudson Valley’s representatives in Congress turned a blind eye to the Biden Administration’s policy of transporting illegal migrants into the Hudson Valley.
The Minority Leader of the State Legislature appointed Schmitt to serve as Co-Chair of the Assembly Minority Water Quality Task Force and the Legislative Commission on Water Resource Needs of NYS. Schmitt also serves as Co-Chair of the bipartisan and bicameral Sportsmen’s Legislative Caucus.
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2020
Colin Schmitt did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Schmitt's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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2023
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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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2020
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House New York District 18 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 10, 2022
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Journal News, "Primary update: Roddey has 93-vote lead over Schmitt in 99th Assembly District, but vote-machine glitch delays count," September 14, 2012
- ↑ Times Herald Record, "Schmitt drops challenge of voting in 99th Assembly primary," September 24, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Colin J. Schmitt, "Issues," accessed September 19, 2016
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| Preceded by James Skoufis (D) |
New York State Assembly District 99 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Christopher Eachus (D) |
