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Jonathan Makeley was a write-in candidate for District 146 of the New York State Assembly. The general election was November 6, 2018.

Biography

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Makeley earned a bachelor's degree in history. His professional experience includes working as an historian. He is associated with the Prohibiton National Committee, the Prohibiton Party of New York, and the Prohibition Trust Fund Association.[1]

Elections

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 146

Karen McMahon defeated incumbent Raymond Walter and Danilo Lawvere in the general election for New York State Assembly District 146 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Karen McMahon (D)
 
53.0
 
27,616
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Raymond Walter (R)
 
46.4
 
24,160
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Danilo Lawvere (G)
 
0.7
 
346
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Total votes: 52,125
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Karen McMahon advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 146.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Raymond Walter advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 146.

Green primary election

The Green primary election was canceled. Danilo Lawvere advanced from the Green primary for New York State Assembly District 146.

Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Candidate Connection

Jonathan Makeley participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 3, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Jonathan Makeley's responses follow below.[2]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1. Working to pass stronger ethics laws for public officials. 2. Working to end state support for the alcohol industry and advance policies to adress alcohol as a public health problem. 3. Working to make college education an jobs training more available and affordable for all New Yorkers.[3][4] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ I'm a political moralist, and believe in the importance of good government that serves to benefit the wellbeing of it people. As such, I am particularly focused on issues of government ethics, public wellbeing, education, holistic economics, and the legal system.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Jonathan Makeley answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ Some of he people I would like to follow the example of include Sarah and Angelina Grimke, Joel Wakeman, Asahel Cole, W.G. Calderwood, and D. Leigh Colvin.[4] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ The issues page of the Prohibition Party of New York Website.[4] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Ethical integrity, a spirit of public service, and a sound sense of what is right and beneficial for the people.[4] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I am a historian, specializing in 19th century American reform movements. This provides both a perspective on how to achieve positive change in society, and a set of analytical and research skill that can be used to understand present ay issues. A someone ho has spent their life living in Western New York, I have a sense of the condition of our region and hat needs to be done to help build a better future for people in our state.[4] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ To work to produce laws that will allow the state government to better fulfill its responsibilities to the people.[4] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ Helping to build the base for great positive changes that will improve the condition of the people in our society.[4] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ I believe that the first historical even I can remember would have been 9/11. I would have been 6 at the time.[4] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ A research assistant at Alfred University, as part of a project working to form connections between the University's history department and local historical institutions. I di it for several months.[4] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ Ideas Have Consequences by Richard Weaver. It helped inspire me develop my thinking on considerations of philosophy, history, and society. Weaver and I share the commonality of being philosophic realists, though we obviously differ on many social and political issues.[4] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Double D from Ed Edd N Eddy[4] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ I'm not hat great at social interaction with groups of people. Much better at one to one conversation.[4] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ Probably the fact that the assembly tends to be dominated by the Democrats and the Senate tens to be dominate by the Republicans.[4] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Experience by useful for an elected official to have. Though at the same time it is important to for the legislature to get some fresh people from time to time.[4] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Dealing with the problem of alcohol and other drugs, trying to tackle the matter of corruption the state government, the availability and affordability of education, working to improve the state economy, the need to make the cost of living more affordable so that fewer people will feel the need to move out of our state, and making for state government fiscally secure.[4] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ One where both do their best to act as ethical and faithful servants of the people, where they work to find common ground to advance positive policies, and where each legislative and executive official has the integrity to stand up to other officials, should those officials seek to act contrary to their responsibilities.[4] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ It is beneficial to build positive professional relationships with other legislatures. In order to pass laws an enact policies, you need to gather sufficient support from other legislators. Having positive relationships can help to provide a ground for trying to convince other legislators to support ones initiatives.[4] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ I think redistricting should be done in a manner that is independent of partisan interests and in a manner that prevent the major parties from gerrymandering districts n their favor. Furthermore, our state needs to reform its ballot access laws, to create a fair and equal system for all candidates (rather than the current system which grants unfair advantages to major parties).[4] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ The committees for alcohol and drug abuse, education, election law, higher education, and ethics and guidance.[4] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ If I were elected to th stat assembly, then I would be the nly Prohibition Party member in sate legislature and thus would be the leading figure for the party by default.[4] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Myron Clark, who was a New York State Senator and one time Governor of New York.[4] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ Yes.[4] ”

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“ What is your political philosophy?

I am a political moralist. I am running to promote a vision of good government based in moral principal, ethical public service, and policies to advance the public wellbeing.[4]

”
—Jonathan Makeley[1]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on September 13, 2018
  2. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  3. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Jonathan Makeley's responses," September 3, 2018
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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