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Joseph Robach
Joseph Robach (Republican Party) was a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 56. He assumed office in 2003. He left office on January 1, 2021.
Robach (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 56. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
In the 2014 session, he served as deputy majority whip.
Robach served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2002.
Biography
Robach earned his B.A. and M.P.A. from the State University of New York at Brockport in 1980. His professional experience includes working for Public Abstract Information Systems, working as the STOP-DWI and highway safety coordinator for the Monroe County Department of Public Safety, as contract administrator for the Department of Social Services, and for State Senator Ralph Quattrochiocchi from 1985 to 1991.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Robach was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Senate Labor Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee, Vice chair
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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| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Infrastructure and Capital Investment |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Robach served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Infrastructure and Capital Investment |
| • Labor |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Robach served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Education |
| • Energy and Telecommunications |
| • Finance |
| • Infrastructure and Capital Investment, Chair |
| • Labor |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Robach served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Cities |
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Education |
| • Energy and Telecommunications |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Robach served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Banks |
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| • Elections |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2016
Robach's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Taxpayers Relief for Families Joe Robach knows that in this challenging economy, working families and people on fixed incomes are struggling to make ends meet on a daily basis. Now more than ever we need to continue to ease the burden on taxpayers and provide more opportunities to help New Yorkers out of work find new jobs. Joe Robach will continue to fight to ensure people have opportunities available to provide for their families. Fighting for Upstate’s Fair Share For too long, upstate New York residents have not received the same resources or support downstate New York residents. Joe Robach has led the fight to help bring regional balance and parity to upstate residents and families. Expanding Business and Economic Development Small businesses are the backbone of our state and our economy, and serve as the largest job providers for those who live in our communities. We need to support employers by doing all we can to help them remain here and grow, as well as attract others to locate here. Joe Robach will continue to support job creating opportunities for local businesses and initiatives to help attract new business to our community. Improving Education for our Future The future of New York State is dependent upon providing our children with improved schools and a better learning environment. Joe Robach has consistently voted to improve public school funding for Rochester-area School Districts, and provide them with the most up to date technology to enhance the classroom experience for students.Voted to eliminate the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), which was taking millions of dollars from our local schools every year. Protecting Our Neighborhoods Joe Robach understands what is needed to keep our families and neighborhoods safe. He strongly believes that we should always feel safe in our homes and in our neighborhoods. Joe will continue to support local law enforcement and public safety so we don’t have to worry when our children are out at night. As a member of the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction, Joe Robach heard first hand testimony of the horrors these drugs can cause on families and communities, and voted to enact tougher laws to fight this statewide epidemic.[2] |
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| —Joseph Robach [3] | ||
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
Joseph Robach did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
Robach also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party, Independence Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 56
Incumbent Joseph Robach defeated Jeremy Cooney in the general election for New York State Senate District 56 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joseph Robach (R) | 55.5 | 53,091 |
 | Jeremy Cooney (D)  | 44.4 | 42,497 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 27 | ||
| Total votes: 95,615 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 56
Jeremy Cooney advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 56 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremy Cooney |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 56
Incumbent Joseph Robach advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 56 on September 13, 2018.
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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 Joseph Robach defeated Ann C. Lewis in the New York State Senate District 56 general election.[4][5]
| New York State Senate, District 56 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joseph Robach Incumbent |
63.24% | 73,574 | |
| Democratic | Ann C. Lewis | 36.76% | 42,764 | |
| Total Votes | 116,338 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Ann C. Lewis ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 56 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| New York State Senate, District 56 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ann C. Lewis (unopposed) | |
Lewis also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
Incumbent Joseph Robach ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 56 Republican primary.[6][7]
| New York State Senate, District 56 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Joseph Robach Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Robach also ran on the Conservative, Independence, 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 Joseph Robach was unopposed in the Republican primary. Robach also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Robach was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Robach ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 56. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Robach was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joseph Robach Incumbent |
100% | 79,572 | |
| Total Votes | 79,572 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Robach ran in the 2010 election for New York State Senate District 56. He was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. He defeated Robin Wilt (D) in the November 2 general election.[14][15]
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 56 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Robach (R)
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46,506 | |||
| Robin Wilt (D) | 28,678 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Joseph Robach won the election for New York State Senate, District 56 with 62,383 votes.[16][17]
Robach raised $1,043,378 for his campaign.[18]
| New York State Senate, District 56 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Robach (R)
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62,383 | |||
| Richard Dollinger (D) | 58,164 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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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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Personal
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Robach and his wife, Anna, have three children.
See also
- New York State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Joseph Robach on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Joe Robach's Biography," accessed November 6, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Joseph Robach, "Issues," accessed October 13, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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 State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Joseph's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Senate District 56 2003-2021 |
Succeeded by Jeremy Cooney (D) |
