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Karim Camara
Karim Camara is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 43 from a special election in November 2005 to February 20, 2015. He resigned to join the Cuomo administration as executive director of the Office of Faith-Based Community Development Services.[1]
Biography
Camara attended Wesley Theological Seminary, Fordham University and Alfred University. He earned his B.A. in English Literature and Chemistry from Xavier University and a M.Div from New York Theological Seminary.[2]
His professional experience includes working as a congressional intern for United States Representative Major Owens, as a director of institutional advancement for Cush Campus Schools, as an employee of the American Red Cross of Greater New York, as a student intern, as an assistant pastor and as an executive pastor of the First Baptist Church of Crown Heights.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Camara served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Banks |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Education |
| • Housing |
| • Mental Health |
| • Small Business |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Camara served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Education |
| • Housing |
| • Mental Health |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Camara served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Education |
| • Housing |
| • Mental Health |
Elections
2014
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Karim Camara was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Cartrell Gore ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Camara also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Camara defeated Gore in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Karim Camara Incumbent |
95.9% | 15,170 | |
| Conservative | Cartrell Gore | 4.1% | 654 | |
| Total Votes | 15,824 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Camara ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 43. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. He defeated Stuart A. Balberg in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karim Camara Incumbent |
94.9% | 34,561 | |
| Republican | Stuart A. Balberg | 5.1% | 1,840 | |
| Total Votes | 36,401 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Camara ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Menachem Raitport (R) in the general election on November 2.[9][10]
| New York State Assembly, District 43 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Karim Camara (D)
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17,293 | |||
| Menachem Raitport (R) | 1,538 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Camara won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 43, defeating opponent Stuart Balberg (R).[11][12]
Camara raised $46,954 for his campaign while Balberg raised $0.[13]
| New York State Assembly, District 43 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Karim Camara (D)
|
27,769 | |||
| Stuart Balberg (R) | 2,096 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
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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- EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2014 Environmental Scorecard
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- National Federation of Independent Business in New York: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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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, Camara’s endorsements included the following:[14]
- 32BJ/SEIU
Personal
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Camara and his wife, Orelia, have one child.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Karim + Camara + New + York + Assembly"
See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Karim Camara on Facebook
- Karim Camara on LinkedIn
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ observer.com, "Brooklyn Assemblyman Will Join the Cuomo Administration," accessed February 20, 2015
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Camara,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ 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 Assembly 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 Assembly 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 Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 43 2005–February 20, 2015 |
Succeeded by Diana Richardson (D) |
