James Brennan (New York)
James F. Brennan (b. April 17, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 44 from 1985 to 2017.
Brennan did not seek re-election to the New York State Assembly in 2016.
Biography
Brennan earned his B.A. from Yale University and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.[1] His professional experience includes working as an attorney and serving as staff to New York State Assembly member Joseph Ferris.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brennan served on the following committees:
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| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, Chair |
| • Codes |
| • Education |
| • Real Property Taxation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Brennan served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, Chair |
| • Codes |
| • Education |
| • Real Property Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brennan served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Codes |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Real Property Taxation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brennan served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Cities |
| • Codes |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Education |
| • Real Property Taxation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 James Brennan was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Mikhail Yusupov was unopposed in the Republican primary. Brennan ran on the Working Families Party ticket and Yusupov ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Brennan defeated Yusupov in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  James Brennan Incumbent |
85.2% | 15,177 | |
| Republican | Mikhail Yusupov | 14.8% | 2,628 | |
| Total Votes | 17,805 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Brennan ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 44. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. He defeated Catherine Fox in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | James Brennan Incumbent |
84% | 28,344 | |
| Republican | Catherine Fox | 16% | 5,389 | |
| Total Votes | 33,733 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Brennan ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Alfred Caccamo (R) in the general election on November 2.[8][9]
| New York State Assembly, District 44 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Brennan (D)
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16,423 | |||
| Alfred Caccamo (R) | 4,124 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Brennan won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 44, defeating opponent Yvette Bennett (R).[10][11]
Brennan raised $16,000 for his campaign while Yvette Bennett raised $3,304.[12]
| New York State Assembly, District 44 2008 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Brennan (D)
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26,490 | |||
| Yvette Bennett (R) | 4,919 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
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
2012
In 2012, Brennan’s endorsements included the following:[13]
- 32BJ/SEIU
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
- Profile from the New York State Assembly
- Profile from Open States
- James Brennan on Facebook
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Brennan,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 44 1985–2017 |
Succeeded by Robert C. Carroll (D) |
