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David Gantt
David Gantt (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 137. He assumed office in 2013. He died on July 1, 2020.[1]
Gantt previously represented District 133 in the Assembly from 1983 to 2013. Gantt's political experience included being a legislator for the Monroe County Legislature, 22nd Legislative District and an assistant majority leader of the Monroe County Legislature.
Biography
Gantt attended Rochester Institute of Technology and Roberts Wesleyan College.[2] His professional experience included serving as an administrator for Anthony Jordan Health Center; a working member of Lithographers and Photoengravers International Union Local 230; and a youth counselor for the City of Rochester.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Gantt was assigned to the following committees:
- Local Governments Committee
- Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gantt served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Gantt served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gantt served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gantt served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
David Gantt 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 137
Incumbent David Gantt won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 137 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Gantt (D) | 97.0 | 22,825 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 700 | ||
| Total votes: 23,525 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 137
Incumbent David Gantt defeated Ann C. Lewis in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 137 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Gantt | 58.3 | 4,752 |
| Ann C. Lewis | 41.7 | 3,398 | ||
| Total votes: 8,150 | |||
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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 David Gantt ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 137 general election.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 137 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  David Gantt Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent David Gantt ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 137 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| New York State Assembly, District 137 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David Gantt Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 David Gantt was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Gantt ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 137. He defeated Jose A. Cruz and John F. Lightfoot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He defeated Green Party candidate Andrew P. Langdon in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Gantt Incumbent |
88% | 33,081 | |
| Green | Andrew P. Langdon | 12% | 4,498 | |
| Total Votes | 37,579 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
David Gantt Incumbent |
68.8% | 3,399 |
| Jose Cruz | 20.1% | 992 |
| John Lightfoot | 11.1% | 547 |
| Total Votes | 4,938 | |
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Gantt ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2.[14][15]
| New York State Assembly, District 133 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Gantt (D)
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14,972 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Gantt won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 133. He ran unopposed.[16][17]
Gantt raised $92,378 for his campaign.[18]
| New York State Assembly, District 133 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Gantt (D)
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29,601 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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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
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- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 13WHAM, "Assemblyman David Gantt, veteran state legislator in Rochester, dies," July 1, 2020
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Gantt,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Gantt,” 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
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Christopher Friend (R) |
New York Assembly District 137 2013-2020 |
Succeeded by Demond Meeks (D) |
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 133 1983–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Nojay (R) |
