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John Zaccaro Jr.
John Zaccaro Jr. (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 80. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Zaccaro (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 80. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
John Zaccaro Jr. was born in and lives in the Bronx in New York, New York.[1] Zaccaro's career experience includes working as the director of housing and organizing for the New York City Council, in the office of intergovernmental affairs for the New York City Department of Education, and as chief of staff for the New York City Council.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Zaccaro was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Small Business Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 80
Incumbent John Zaccaro Jr. defeated Nicholas Marricco and Grace Marrero in the general election for New York State Assembly District 80 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Zaccaro Jr. (D) | 67.6 | 20,766 |
| Nicholas Marricco (R) | 26.8 | 8,243 | ||
 | Grace Marrero (Conservative Party)  | 5.2 | 1,605 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 123 | ||
| Total votes: 30,737 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Zaccaro Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Nicholas Marricco advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Grace Marrero advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Zaccaro in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 80
John Zaccaro Jr. defeated Phyllis Nastasio in the general election for New York State Assembly District 80 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Zaccaro Jr. (D) | 69.5 | 12,212 |
| Phyllis Nastasio (R / Conservative Party) | 30.4 | 5,350 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 17,579 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nathalia Fernandez (D / Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Irene Estrada (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Phyllis Nastasio advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Phyllis Nastasio advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nathalia Fernandez advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 80.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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John Zaccaro Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
John Zaccaro Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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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
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Officeholder New York State Assembly District 80 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Nathalia Fernandez (D) |
New York State Assembly District 80 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
