David Townsend
David Townsend (b. April 14, 1943) is a former Republican member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 115 from 1991 to 2010. Townsend was also a minority whip with the New York State Assembly. He has also been the chair for the Town of Lee Republicans.
Biography
Townsend attended the State University of New York at Morrisville. His professional experience includes being a police officer for Rome Police Department, New York State Police and Oneida County Sheriff's Department and as an undercover narcotics officer with Oneida County Sheriff's Department.[1]
Committee assignments
- Codes Committee, New York Assembly
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee, New York Assembly
- Governmental Employees Committee, New York Assembly
- Housing Committee, New York Assembly
- Labor Committee, New York Assembly
- Subcommittee on Emerging Workforce
Elections
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Townsend did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Townsend won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 115, defeating opponent Daniel LeClair (Conservative).
Townsend raised $63,581 for his campaign while LeClair raised $7,178.[2]
New York State Assembly, District 115 2008 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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33,383 | |||
Daniel LeClair (Conservative) | 4,710 |
Personal
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Townsend and his wife, Marie, have four children; Kimberly, David, Shannon, and Scott.[1]
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
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by ' |
New York Assembly - District 115 1991–2010 |
Succeeded by Claudia Tenney (R) |