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Jennifer Williams (New York)

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Jennifer Williams
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 23, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Binghamton University, 1994

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Birthplace
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Religion
Christian
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Jennifer Williams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 92. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2020.

Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jennifer Williams was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University in 1994.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 92

Incumbent Thomas Abinanti won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 92 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Thomas Abinanti
Thomas Abinanti (D / Working Families Party)
 
99.5
 
51,808
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
255

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 52,063
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 92

Incumbent Thomas Abinanti defeated Jennifer Williams in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 92 on June 23, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Thomas Abinanti
Thomas Abinanti
 
55.4
 
10,054
Image of Jennifer Williams
Jennifer Williams Candidate Connection
 
44.4
 
8,065
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
28

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 18,147
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Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Thomas Abinanti advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 92.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Jennifer Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Jen Williams is a first-generation New Yorker. She was born in Dutchess county and grew up in Wappingers Falls. The daughter of an Army veteran, who ran a family business, and an Austrian immigrant, she learned the importance of accountability, honesty and fairness, both in running the family business and her in professional and philanthropic endeavors.

Community and outreach has always been important to Jen. She founded the "Women of the Congo" charity, bringing together like-minded women in New York City, Westchester and Long Island to end systematic violence against women in Africa. The charity gained the attention of Oprah Magazine and the United Nations.

The three pillars of Jen's campaign, Honesty, Opportunity, and Inclusivity, are what guides Jen through everything she does. These core values are what politics should be about, not personal gain or power. In the Assembly, Jen will fight for what matters, and not her own gain.
  • Small Business
  • Public Health
  • Honesty and Government Accountablilty
Jen entered this race because it was time for a change. Her opponent, an assemblyman for 10 years, is in support of anti-vaccination principles. Unfortunately, almost nobody in the district knew this, and it became Jen's mission to bring these issues to the table. This whole campaign has been about shedding light on the politicians, our representatives, that do nothing but cash their paychecks. It's ridiculous that this anti-vaccination behavior has been going on for so long, and we need a change. Jen is that change.
Elected officials should be held accountable first and foremost. Constituents should be informed about the actions of their representatives, and it is the representative's responsibility to communicate with their constituents. I think some representatives forget that being voted into the assembly or whatever other office is a serious responsibility, not a guaranteed shoo-in. As an elected official, I will always remember that my constituents are who I'm in Albany for. Every decision I make, I will make for them.
If I were to leave a legacy, it would be one where I am remembered as an honest, level-headed, and hardworking politician. In the Assembly, I will work hard for common-sense reforms, and always listen to my constituents. I will never stray from my principles, and I will never be motivated by anything other than my constituents. This is not only my hope for my legacy, but my promise.
As a newcomer, I think anyone should be encouraged to run. I have experienced my own party telling me not to run, and resistance from many of the higher-ups. I was also sued over comma placement on my designating petition. It's clear that all these people want is the status quo, but I disagree. I think that anyone with a platform, and wants to represent people should be encouraged to, not pushed down and sued out of the race.
The governor has a responsibility that is very different from that of the legislative bodies of the state. I wholeheartedly support co-operation between the legislature and the executive branch, but I think it is important that the executive branch stays executive, and leaves legislating to the legislators. This is not in response to anything in specific, I have always believed that our branches of government are separate to preserve accountability, and make the best decisions for the people.
New York has made significant changes since 2010, as have many other states, on how districts are drawn. I am happy with the progress that has been made nationwide, but I think there is room for more innovative ideas. Redistricting done based on common communities instead of arbitrary lines will make for representatives that can truly address the concerns of their district. My district, being all of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant, is a good example of this. I am able to speak to all Greenburgh related issues, because I am running for everyone in Greenburgh. Honest districting like this makes for representatives who represent their constituents, all of them.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 3, 2020


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