David L. Bressler
David L. Bressler (Republican Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 26. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Bressler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Bressler also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party and Reform Party candidate.
Bressler was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 26 of the New York State Assembly. He withdrew from the race after the Republican primary.
Biography
Bressler received a degree in accounting from SUNY Binghamton School of Management in 1980. He has worked as a regional manager for Bimbo Bakeries. Bressler has been a member of his apartment's board of managers, including sitting as treasurer and as president.[1][2]
Elections
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 26
Incumbent Edward Braunstein defeated David L. Bressler in the general election for New York State Assembly District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Edward Braunstein (D) | 65.2 | 21,860 |
 | David L. Bressler (R)  | 34.7 | 11,631 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 33,509 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 26
Incumbent Edward Braunstein advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 26 on September 13, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 26
David L. Bressler advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 26 on September 13, 2018.
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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 Edward Braunstein ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 26 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Edward Braunstein Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Edward Braunstein ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 26 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Edward Braunstein Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Braunstein also ran on the Working Families, Independence, and Women's Equality Party tickets. David L. Bressler ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 26 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | David L. Bressler (unopposed) | |
Bressler also ran on the Reform Party ticket.
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
David Bressler participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 25, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and David Bressler's responses follow below.[7]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Term Limits
Reform property tax Eliminate wasting taxpayer dollars.[8][9] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am passionate about eliminating overdevelopment of land and eradicating corruption.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[9]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. David Bressler answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | Frank Padavan[9] | ” |
| “ | Integrity and follow up on constituent issues[9] | ” |
| “ | Integrity, great follow up and I truly care about the constituents. I will work hardto make my community better.[9] | ” |
| “ | Integrity and do what you promised. Flow through with hard work and tenacity.[9] | ” |
| “ | David Bressler did it his way through integrity and hard work and common sense.[9] | ” |
| “ | Unfortunately, President Kennedy's assassination.[9] | ” |
| “ | Camp counselor. Loved the young children and molding them to fine people.[9] | ” |
| “ | Had nothing in common. Not much talking.[9] | ” |
| “ | Memorial Day.paying tribute to all that served[9] | ” |
| “ | Catcher in the Rye. It made me realize how complex human behavior can be[9] | ” |
| “ | Jack Bauer. Never gives up.[9] | ” |
| “ | My Flat Screen TV.[9] | ” |
| “ | Come Together.[9] | ” |
| “ | Dealing with my Mom's passing[9] | ” |
| “ | No[9] | ” |
| “ | Eradicating corruption and having the people trust elected officials again[9] | ” |
| “ | Trust and working together.[9] | ” |
| “ | Yes. We are there for the people and must do everything to accomplish things.[9] | ” |
| “ | Budget and Finance committee[9] | ” |
| “ | Chairman of Finance Committee[9] | ” |
| “ | Frank Padavan[9] | ” |
| “ | No[9] | ” |
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- New York State Assembly elections, 2018
- New York State Assembly District 26
- New York State Assembly elections, 2016
- New York State Assembly
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ David Bressler NYS Assembly, "Meet David," accessed October 3, 2018
- ↑ Times Ledger, "David Bressler announces challenge against Braunstein," April 9, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "David Bressler's responses," September 25, 2018
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