Jonathan Rivera (New York)
Jonathan Rivera (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 149. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Rivera (Democratic Party) is running for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 61. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.[source]
Biography
Jonathan Rivera graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from SUNY at Buffalo State College. Rivera's career experience includes working as a branch manager with HSBC Bank, a legislative liaison, and special assistant to the Commissioner of Public Works in Erie County.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Rivera was assigned to the following committees:
- Election Law Committee
- Energy Committee
- Housing Committee
- Labor Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
2023-2024
Rivera was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Election Law Committee
- Energy Committee
- Housing Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
2021-2022
Rivera was assigned to the following committees:
- Election Law Committee
- Energy Committee
- Housing Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 61
Jonathan Rivera (D) is running in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 61 on June 23, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 61
Dan Gagliardo (R) is running in the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 61 on June 23, 2026.
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2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 149
Incumbent Jonathan Rivera won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 149 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Rivera (D / Working Families Party) | 98.8 | 38,091 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 449 | ||
| Total votes: 38,540 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 149
Incumbent Jonathan Rivera defeated Ralph R. Hernandez in the general election for New York State Assembly District 149 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Rivera (D / Working Families Party) | 59.1 | 23,792 |
 | Ralph R. Hernandez (R / Conservative Party) | 40.8 | 16,436 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 40,270 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ralph R. Hernandez advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Ralph R. Hernandez advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 149
Jonathan Rivera defeated Joseph Totaro in the general election for New York State Assembly District 149 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Rivera (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party) | 65.8 | 38,585 |
| Joseph Totaro (R) | 34.0 | 19,911 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 111 | ||
| Total votes: 58,607 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 149
Jonathan Rivera defeated Adam Bojak and Robert Quintana in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 149 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Rivera | 52.9 | 8,066 |
 | Adam Bojak | 30.4 | 4,638 | |
 | Robert Quintana | 15.9 | 2,432 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 15,254 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joseph Totaro advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2024.
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- Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico — Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2022.
- Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York — Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environmental Advocates Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the New York State Legislature in 2021.
- Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York — Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
- Conservative Party of New York — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Environmental Advocates Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- New York League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder New York State Assembly District 149 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Sean Ryan (D) |
New York State Assembly District 149 2021-Present |
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