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Ellen Jaffee
Ellen Jaffee (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 97. She assumed office in 2013. She left office on January 1, 2021.
Jaffee (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 97. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
She previously represented District 95 in the Assembly from 2007 to 2013. Jaffee's political experience includes being a candidate for District 95 in the New York Assembly in 2002, a county legislator for District 12 - New York Rockland County and a trustee for the Village of Suffern.
Biography
Jaffee earned her B.A. from Brooklyn College and her M.S. in special education from Fordham University.[1] Her professional experience includes working as an educational consultant and as a teacher at Ponoma Middle School.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Jaffee was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee, Chair
- Education Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Mental Health Committee
- Health Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Children and Families, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Health |
| • Mental Health |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jaffee served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation, Chair |
| • Children and Families |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Mental Health |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Jaffee served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Children and Families |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Governments |
| • Mental Health |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jaffee served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children and Families |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Governments |
| • Mental Health |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jaffee served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Children and Families |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Higher Education |
| • Local Governments |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 97
Michael Lawler defeated incumbent Ellen Jaffee in the general election for New York State Assembly District 97 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Lawler (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party / Serve America Movement Party)  | 52.2 | 29,936 |
 | Ellen Jaffee (D) | 47.7 | 27,359 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 57,330 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ellen Jaffee advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Lawler advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Michael Lawler advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Michael Lawler advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Michael Lawler advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Jaffee also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party, Women's Equality Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 97
Incumbent Ellen Jaffee defeated Rosario Presti Jr. in the general election for New York State Assembly District 97 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ellen Jaffee (D) | 65.6 | 25,100 |
 | Rosario Presti Jr. (R) | 34.3 | 13,123 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 38,248 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97
Incumbent Ellen Jaffee advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ellen Jaffee |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 97
Rosario Presti Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 97 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Rosario Presti Jr. |
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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 Ellen Jaffee defeated Joseph S. Chabot and Thomas M. Gulla in the New York State Assembly District 97 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 97 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ellen Jaffee Incumbent |
61.36% | 29,782 | |
| Republican | Joseph S. Chabot | 36.40% | 17,670 | |
| Working Families | Thomas M. Gulla | 2.24% | 1,088 | |
| Total Votes | 48,540 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Ellen Jaffee defeated Thomas M. Gulla in the New York State Assembly District 97 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 97 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Jaffee Incumbent |
65.41% | 6,200 | |
| Democratic | Thomas M. Gulla | 34.59% | 3,279 | |
| Total Votes | 9,479 | |||
Jaffee also ran on the Green Party ticket. Gulla also ran on the Working Families ticket.
Joseph S. Chabot ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 97 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 97 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Joseph S. Chabot (unopposed) | |
Chabot also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets.
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 Ellen Jaffee was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Robert Romanowski was unopposed in the Republican primary. Jaffee ran on the Working Families Party and Romanowski ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Jaffee defeated Romanowski in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ellen Jaffee Incumbent |
58.6% | 16,375 | |
| Republican | Robert Romanowski | 41.4% | 11,557 | |
| Total Votes | 27,932 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Jaffee ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 97. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. She also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. She defeated Joseph T. Gravagna in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ellen Jaffee Incumbent |
65.2% | 29,546 | |
| Republican | Joseph T. Gravagna | 34.8% | 15,801 | |
| Total Votes | 45,347 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Jaffee ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. She defeated Thomas Morr (R) in the general election on November 2.[12][13] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, she was also listed as a candidate of the Independence Party of New York State and Working Families Party.
| New York State Assembly, District 95 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ellen Jaffee (D)
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20,702 | |||
| Thomas Morr (R) | 13,241 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Jaffee won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 95. She ran unopposed.[14][15]
Jaffee raised $88,381 for her campaign.[16]
| New York State Assembly, District 95 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ellen Jaffee (D)
|
32,850 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Jaffee's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[17]
Controlling Taxes
- Excerpt: "Rethink the way we fund education and increase state aid to schools;"
- Excerpt: "Enact an omnibus middle class circuit-breaker tax cap, phased in over four years for increased tax breaks;"
Economic Development, Job Creation and Minimum Wage
- Excerpt: "Ellen will continue to support and fight for increasing the minimum wage. This increase will ensure hardworking families will not have to choose between paying their rent and purchasing food for their families."
Education
- Excerpt: "As a former special education teacher, Ellen Jaffee has fought for the highest quality education for Rockland’s public school students. She believes that all children must have a strong foundation, beginning with Pre-K that builds through K-12, and culminates in college or vocational training."
Hydrofracking
- Excerpt: "As New York State DEC considers whether to move forward on the issue of hydrofracking, it is essential that we enact comprehensive legislation and rules that will protect our drinking water, public health and other natural resources. Ellen continues support a mortatoruim on hydrofracking."
Campaign finance summary
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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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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Jaffee's endorsements included the following:[18]
- Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter
- Reproductive Health Action Fund’s Campaign for a Pro-Choice New York (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice New York)
- New York League of Conservation Voters
- Council of School Supervisors and Administrators
- Civil Service Employees Association
- Public Employees Federation
- New York State United Teachers
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers- Local 363
- SEIU Local 200 United
- Planned Parenthood advocates of NY Political Committee
- AFL-CIO
- Communications Workers local 1107
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
2014
In 2014, Jaffee's endorsements included the following:[19]
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Ellen Jaffee on Facebook
- Ellen Jaffee on Twitter
- Ellen Jaffee on LinkedIn
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Jaffee,” 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Ellen Jaffee's campaign website, "Issues," accessed October 10, 2014
- ↑ Ellen Jaffee, "Endorsements," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Ellen Jaffee's campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed October 10, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ann Rabbitt (R) |
New York Assembly District 97 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Michael Lawler (R) |
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 95 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Sandra Galef (D) |
