Deborah Kilbourn
Deborah Kilbourn (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 146. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Kilbourn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 146
Incumbent Karen McMahon defeated Deborah Kilbourn in the general election for New York State Assembly District 146 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Karen McMahon (D / Working Families Party) | 60.0 | 37,370 | |
 | Deborah Kilbourn (R / Conservative Party)  | 39.9 | 24,881 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 62,311 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen McMahon advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Deborah Kilbourn advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Deborah Kilbourn advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen McMahon advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kilbourn in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Deborah Kilbourn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kilbourn's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a first time candidate running for the people.
I am a Realtor, wife, mother, friend, neighbor and small business owner. I am a former town of Amherst auxiliary police officer and criminal justice major.
Unlike career politicians I do not owe anyone any favors, nor will I take money from big corporate donors that would expect my influence. I will do what's right for the majority of the people, the majority of the time.
I specialize in representing first time home buyers and have extremely strong negotiating skills. I have also served on over 50 local and state committees, including professional standards, ethics, government affairs, education, technology, best practices and so, so many more!
I have strong leadership skills, both as a 20+years small business owner, as well as holding local and state offices within my industry.
I have been on the board of Directors for both the commercial and residential boards of Realtors. I am a past President for WNY Metro, the Buffalo Niagara women's council of Realtors, the New York State President for the women's council of Realtors & the New York State Governor for the women's council of Realtors.
A former girl scout, as well as being a girl scout leader. I have been a room mother and always volunteered in my children's classrooms.
No matter whether you are my neighbor, friend, colleague, or a stranger I am always one to offer help and assistance.- I will start by helping our police. I will fight fiercely to end cashless bail and to keep career criminals incarcerated.
Cut insane spending and hold those that are currently in office responsible and accountable for their actions while serving the people.
I will fight to remove the clause in the current law that allowed the 11.4% property tax override. Bringing it back down to the 3% NYS cap
My Dad was the youngest person ever to be promoted to Captain and he also was Officer of the Year for saving a neighbor girl from being raped. He was dragged by the attackers car as he reached in to grab the assailant. He, along with others, pulled a man from an overturned car on fire. He jumped into to a body of water to rescue those in a burning boat while we were on vacation. My Dad was strong and my hero. Highly competitive and highly respected.
Ideally, I would like to lower taxes to the point that we can have Mom's or Dad's be home with their little ones again, if that's what they'd like to do.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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