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John McGowan (New York)
John W. McGowan (Republican Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 97. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He left office on January 1, 2025.
McGowan (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 97. McGowan (Republican Party) lost in the general election on November 5, 2024. He lost in the Conservative Party primary on June 25, 2024.
Biography
John McGowan was born in Rockland County, New York. McGowan earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Thomas Aquinas College and a J.D. from the New York Law School, where he was managing editor of the New York Law School Law Review. His career experience includes working as an attorney in private practice, as an assistant district attorney in the Bronx County district attorney’s office, and as senior assistant district attorney in the Rockland County district attorney’s office.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
McGowan was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee
- Education Committee
- Health Committee
- People with Disabilities Committee
- Small Business Committee
- Transportation Committee
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 97
Aron Wieder defeated incumbent John W. McGowan and Thomas F. Sullivan in the general election for New York State Assembly District 97 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Aron Wieder (D) | 51.9 | 24,749 |
 | John W. McGowan (R) | 44.2 | 21,098 | |
| Thomas F. Sullivan (Conservative Party) | 3.6 | 1,715 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 47,680 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97
Aron Wieder defeated Eudson Francois in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aron Wieder | 68.7 | 4,186 |
 | Eudson Francois | 30.6 | 1,868 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 6,097 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent John W. McGowan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
Conservative Party primary election
Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 97
Thomas F. Sullivan defeated incumbent John W. McGowan in the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 97 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Thomas F. Sullivan | 57.1 | 272 | |
| John W. McGowan | 40.8 | 194 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 476 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McGowan in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 97
John W. McGowan defeated Eudson Francois in the general election for New York State Assembly District 97 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John W. McGowan (R / Conservative Party) | 66.9 | 24,259 |
| Eudson Francois (D) | 32.9 | 11,945 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 62 | ||
| Total votes: 36,266 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eudson Francois advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 97.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aron Felberman (D)
- Bill Batson (D)
- Michael Klatsky (D)
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Lawler (R)
Conservative Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Lawler (Conservative Party)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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John W. McGowan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
John W. McGowan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michael Lawler (R) |
New York State Assembly District 97 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Aron Wieder (D) |
