Joseph Sackman III
Joseph Sackman III (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 15. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Sackman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Joseph Sackman was born in The Bronx, New York. He earned an associate degree from Nassau Community College in 2005 and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY at Stony Brook in 2008. Sackman’s career experience includes working as a research coordinator in veterinary medicine. Previously, he worked as an information technology associate.
Sackman served on the Board of Directors for the New York Progressive Action Network and as a member of the Nassau County Democratic Committee.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Michael Montesano defeated Joseph Sackman III in the general election for New York State Assembly District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Montesano (R / Conservative Party / L / Independence Party) | 55.7 | 36,850 |
 | Joseph Sackman III (D / Working Families Party)  | 44.3 | 29,331 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 66,198 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Joseph Sackman III advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Libertarian primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Joseph Sackman III advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2020
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joseph Sackman III completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sackman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In 2015 Joe began his political work as an activist with Wolf-PAC NY, fighting corruption in government. He quickly moved up the ranks to National Coordinator overseeing four states and served on the advisory board. His activism led to more local, and he has served for two terms as a member of the Long Island Activists steering committee and as a board member of the New York Progressive Action Network. Joe has done all this work as a volunteer while keeping his full-time job as a veterinary researcher.
Joe's family has a history of activism. His grandmother, Janet Sackman, was a Lucky Strike cigarette model. Later in life, she was diagnosed with throat and lung cancer and lost her voice box. She was the first person to sue Big Tobacco and win. She became part of the movement to end smoking advertisements aimed at kids. Her work inspired Joe to serve his community.
- Access to clean water is a right. Joe Sackman will fight to protect and clean up our water. Long Islanders should be guaranteed access to safe and clean water. Joe Sackman will hold polluters accountable and work to pass legislation to safeguard our communities' water.
- Joe Sackman has been a champion against corruption and fights to end the influence of Big Money in politics. He will continue to fight to end political corruption. Corruption intersects with all the issues we care about, from healthcare to environment. to affordability and housing. To school funding and community investment. Corruption is the roadblock to the solutions we need. Joe will stay accountable to the people and fight to make sure the government in Albany and beyond does the same.
- Healthcare is a right. Joe Sackman understands no one should be going bankrupt if they get sick. Our seniors shouldn't be rationing their medicine. No one should be making a choice between a copay and death. We need to pass the New York Health Act and create a system that guarantees healthcare for all.
Protecting our water sources is a priority. Joe Sackman wants to make sure Long Island's waters are clean and protected now and into the future. Access to clean water is a right and protecting our environment is mandated in New York State's constitution.
Investing in a low-carbon and or a green economy is the best way forward for New York. Fossil fuels are destroying the planet and we need to divest in their use. Creating a carbon-free future will bring jobs, opportunities, and healthier communities. Joe Sackman will work to see the wind farm completed in a timely manner and to bring clean renewable electricity to New York.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 19, 2020
