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Jose Peralta
Jose Peralta was a Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing District 13. Peralta passed away November 21, 2018.[1]
Peralta was a part of the eight-member Independent Democratic Conference in the New York State Senate until April 2018. He and five other former IDC members lost to progressive challengers in the September 13 Democratic primaries. Click here to learn more about the primaries.
Peralta was first elected to the chamber in a special election in 2010. He previously served in the New York State Assembly, where he represented District 39 from 2002 to 2010.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banks |
| • Codes |
| • Education |
| • Energy and Telecommunications, Vice chair |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Peralta served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Cities |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Crime Victims, Crime and Correction |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Peralta served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Crime Victims, Crime and Correction |
| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Insurance |
| • Labor |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peralta served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Crime Victims, Crime and Correction |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Investigations and Government Operations |
| • Labor |
| • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 13
Jessica Ramos defeated incumbent Jose Peralta in the general election for New York State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jessica Ramos (D / Working Families Party) | 89.6 | 43,459 |
 | Jose Peralta (Independence Party) | 10.2 | 4,939 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 105 | ||
| Total votes: 48,503 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 13
Jessica Ramos defeated incumbent Jose Peralta in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 13 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Ramos | 54.8 | 12,550 |
| Jose Peralta | 45.2 | 10,362 | |
| Total votes: 22,912 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jose Peralta advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 13.
2016
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
Incumbent Jose Peralta defeated Jesus Gonzalez in the New York State Senate District 13 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jose Peralta Incumbent |
86.73% | 59,896 | |
| Republican | Jesus Gonzalez | 13.27% | 9,162 | |
| Total Votes | 69,058 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Jose Peralta ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 13 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Senate, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jose Peralta Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Peralta also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
Jesus Gonzalez ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 13 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Senate, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jesus Gonzalez (unopposed) | |
Gonzalez also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Jose Peralta was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Peralta also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Peralta was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Peralta ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 13. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Peralta was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jose Peralta Incumbent |
100% | 49,893 | |
| Total Votes | 49,893 | |||
2010
Regular election
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Jose Peralta was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Richard La Salle (R) in the general election.[12][13] Peralta ran as a member of the Democratic and Working Families parties.
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 13 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jose Peralta (D)
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23,962 | |||
| Richard La Salle (R) | 4,979 | |||
Special election
Peralta was elected in a special election in March 2010 to replace Hiram Monserrate, who was expelled.[14]
On March 16, 2010, Jose Peralta won the special election for New York State Senate, District 13 with 10,337 votes.
Peralta raised $220,499 for his campaign.[15]
| New York State Senate, Special Election, District 13 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jose Peralta (D)
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10,337 | |||
| Hiram Monserrate (YWC) | 4,223 | |||
| Robert Beltrani (R) | 1,162 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
Peralta's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Economic Growth Supporting small businesses and responsible development using innovate strategies that benefit the greater good Education Fighting to build more schools, reduce classroom overcrowding, and establish a curriculum that prepares our children for the modern workplace. Affordable Housing Reinvesting in affordable housing so that those still reeling from the recession can make ends meet now, and succeed in the future. Safe Streets Making sure everyone can feel safe walking down the street in Queens, day or night, by fostering partnerships between community and law enforcement. Senior Issues Protecting our senior citizens by improving access to rent increase exemption programs as well as lower cost prescription drugs.[16] |
” |
| —Jose Peralta[17] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2017
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In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Peralta’s endorsements included the following:[18]
- 32BJ/SEIU
See also
- New York State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Jose Peralta on Facebook
- Jose Peralta on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ New York Post, "New York State Senator Jose Peralta dead at age 47," November 22, 2018
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "Monserrate Loses Bid to Regain Seat," March 16, 2010
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Jose's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jose Peralta for Queens, "Issues," accessed October 13, 2016
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hiram Monserrate |
New York State Senate District 13 March 2010-November 2018 |
Succeeded by Jessica Ramos |
| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 39 2002-March 2010 |
Succeeded by Francisco Moya |
