Frank Skartados
Frank Skartados was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 104. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election on March 20, 2012. Skartados passed away on April 15, 2018, from pancreatic cancer.[1]
He represented District 100 in the Assembly from March 2012 until 2013 and from 2009 to 2010.
Biography
Skartados earned his B.A. in political science from the State University of New York at New Paltz and his M.A. in International Studies from State University of California at Sacramento.[2] His professional experience included teaching environmental studies and American History for the New York Military Academy, serving as chair of the health department for New York Military Academy, and working as an intern for the Center Against Apartheid for the United Nations.[3]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Small Business |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Skartados served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Small Business |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Skartados served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Banks |
| • Local Governments |
| • Small Business |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Skartados served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Cities |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Energy |
| • Local Governments |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Frank Skartados defeated William Banuchi Sr. in the New York State Assembly District 104 general election.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 104 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Frank Skartados Incumbent |
80.95% | 27,945 | |
| Conservative | William Banuchi Sr. | 19.05% | 6,576 | |
| Total Votes | 34,521 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Frank Skartados ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 104 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| New York State Assembly, District 104 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Frank Skartados Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Skartados also ran on the Working Families and Independence Party tickets. William Banuchi Sr. ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 104 Conservative primary.[6][7]
| New York State Assembly, District 104 Conservative Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Conservative | William Banuchi Sr. (unopposed) | |
Banuchi also ran on the Reform Party ticket.
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 Frank Skartados was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Sakima Green-Brown was unopposed in the Republican primary. Skartados ran on the Working Families Party ticket and Green-Brown ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Skartados defeated Green-Brown in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Skartados Incumbent |
60.1% | 14,371 | |
| Republican | Sakima Green-Brown | 39.9% | 9,533 | |
| Total Votes | 23,904 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Skartados ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 104. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. He defeated Christine M. Bello in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Skartados Incumbent |
67.5% | 26,987 | |
| Republican | Christine M. Bello | 32.5% | 12,972 | |
| Total Votes | 39,959 | |||
2012 special election
The special election was called to fill the vacancy created when Thomas Kirwan (R) passed away in 2011 at the age of 78.[14]
Skartados defeated John Forman (R) in the March 20, 2012 special election. Skartados also ran on the Working Family Party ticket. Forman also ran on the Independence and Conservative Party tickets.[15][16]
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Skartados lost to challenger Thomas Kirwan (R) in the 2010 Assembly race for District 100 by 15 votes. Skartados ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary.[17][18] Skartados maintained that he would appeal the judge's decision.[19]
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Skartados won election to the New York State Assembly, District 100, defeating opponent Tom Kirwan (R).[20][21]
Skartados raised $6,965 for his campaign while Kirwan raised $31,910.[22]
| New York State Assembly, District 100 2008 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Skartados (D)
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22,501 | |||
| Tom Kirwan (R) | 21,605 | |||
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2018
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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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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
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Frank Skartados on Facebook
- Frank Skartados on LinkedIn
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Poughkeepsie Journal, "Frank Skartados dies: Elected officials comment on legacy," April 15, 2018
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Skartados,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Skartados,” 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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
- ↑ RecordOnline, "Assemblyman Thomas Kirwan of Newburgh dies at 78," November 29, 2011
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed February 28, 2012
- ↑ Times Herald-Record, "Skartados defeats Forman in 100th Assembly District," March 20, 2012
- ↑ Politics on the Hudson, "Kirwan Wins Court Ruling On Election," February 16, 2011
- ↑ New York Daily News, "New York needs a single standard, not three, for deciding razor-close elections," January 30, 2011
- ↑ Midhudson news, "Kirwan up by a dozen votes," January 21, 2011
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John McEneny (D) |
New York Assembly District 104 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Jonathan Jacobson (D) |
| Preceded by Thomas Kirwan (R) |
New York Assembly District 100 2012–2013 |
Succeeded by Aileen Gunther (D) |
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 100 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by Thomas Kirwan (R) |
