Francis Becker Jr.
Francis Becker Jr. (Republican Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 9. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Becker also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party and Tax Revolt Party candidate.
Becker planned to run in the 2014 election for the U.S. House, representing New York's 4th District. Becker sought the Republican nomination in the primary, but did not file with the New York Board of Elections.[1][2]
Becker was a 2012 Republican and Conservative Party candidate who sought election to the U.S. House representing the 4th Congressional District of New York. He lost in the general election.[3]
Becker is a Nassau County legislator and owns a financial planning business.[4]
Elections
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 9
Incumbent Todd Kaminsky defeated Francis Becker Jr. in the general election for New York State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Todd Kaminsky (D) | 61.8 | 73,412 |
 | Francis Becker Jr. (R) | 38.2 | 45,417 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 118,861 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Todd Kaminsky advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 9.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Francis Becker Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 9.
2014
Becker planned to run in the 2014 election for the U.S. House, representing New York's 4th District. Becker sought the Republican nomination in the primary, but failed to file with the New York Board of Elections.[1]
New York's 4th Congressional District is an open seat in the 2014 elections after incumbent Rep. Carolyn McCarthy announced her retirement on January 8, 2014.[5]
2012
Becker ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing New York's 4th District. He sought the nomination on the Republican and Conservative Party tickets and defeated Frank Scaturro in the June 26 Republican primary.[6][7] Becker lost to incumbent Carolyn McCarthy (D) in the general election.
As a 10-term county legislator, Becker had the backing of the Nassau County Republicans and the Conservative Party over Scaturro. Both candidates agreed on the need to repeal Obamacare, the need to support Israel, and the need to curtail entitlement programs.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Carolyn McCarthy Incumbent |
61.8% | 163,955 | |
| Republican | Francis Becker Jr. | 32.3% | 85,693 | |
| Conservative | Frank Scaturro | 5.9% | 15,603 | |
| N/A | Write-in votes | 0% | 49 | |
| Total Votes | 265,300 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed September 1, 2021 | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Francis Becker |
55.1% | 6,357 |
| Frank Scaturro | 44.9% | 5,175 |
| Total Votes | 11,532 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Becker lost to incumbent Carolyn McCarthy (D).[8]
| U.S. House, New York District 4 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Carolyn McCarthy Incumbent |
53.6% | 94,483 | |
| Republican | Francis X. Becker, Jr. | 46.4% | 81,718 | |
| Blank/Scattering | 0% | 52 | ||
| Total Votes | 176,253 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
- Jobs and the Economy: "We need to get the government out of the way of the entrepreneur and undo the policies and regulations enacted in the last four years that have stymied recovery. We need to increase our domestic energy production so that we have enough low cost energy to power our economy. We need to reform our tax policies to make America a more competitive place to do business and to start a business. We need to rein in spending and pay down our debt to restore the buying power of the Dollar and stave off inflation."[9]
- Healthcare Reform: "As part of the new Congress and new Administration, I plan to vote for a full repeal of Obamacare and enact free-market based reforms in it’s place."[9]
- Energy Independence: "To get Americans back to work and have enough inexpensive energy to power economic recovery, as Congressman I will support policies that accelerate domestic energy exploration and production, support the construction of the Keystone Pipeline and end government speculation with taxpayer money in the green energy industry."[9]
- National Debt & Spending: "The Obama Administration has added 5 trillion to the national debt more than all other President’s combined. Adding this much debt almost ensures the servitude of children and grandchildren to paying down this bill. This burden will make the American dream almost completely unattainable. The next Congress will make have to make the tough decisions to rein in spending and pay down the national debt."[9]
- National Defense: "The threat to America and her interests abroad have not diminished to the extent that the U.S. Government should be contemplating dramatic cuts to the Defense Department. This is not the time to reduce our missile arsenal. The transformation of our Military structure and inventory that began under Donald Rumsfeld must be allowed to continue. "[9]
- Israel: "Israel is one of the United States most important allies . Our alliance is not only a strategic one but also a spiritual one. The State of Israel is a beacon of freedom and democracy in the Middle East and the only country in the region where all faiths and ethnic groups are free to live and worship in peace and safety. Israel needs our assurance that the United States will be with her in her efforts to defend against terrorist attacks and the threat of nuclear annihilation from her enemies. "[9]
- 2nd Amendment: "We must remember that violence is about the people committing the crime not the guns themselves. In New York, we have some of the strictest gun laws in the entire nation, yet we are not immune to crimes and loss of life involving guns. In its attempts to stop gun violence, congress must not do anything to infringe upon the legitimate rights of hunters and sportsmen and the right of all Americans to defend themselves."[9]
2012
Becker said that balancing the budget was a top priority. He stated that he would sign a pledge to not raise taxes. He also supported Paul Ryan's legislation to cut the federal budget.[4]
Campaign finance summary
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Campaign website, "About," accessed January 9, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Candidate Petition List," accessed April 17, 2014
- ↑ CNN "New York Districts Race - 2012 Election Center"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Island Now, "Becker takes second shot for Congress," June 7, 2012
- ↑ Garden City Patch, "Update: McCarthy Will Not Seek Re-election," January 8, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Filings for June 26, 2012 Federal Primary," accessed June 11, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, "2012 primary results," accessed February 9, 2015
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 Campaign website, "Issues," accessed January 9, 2014
