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Kenneth LaValle
Kenneth LaValle (Republican Party) was a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office in 1977. He left office on January 1, 2021.
LaValle (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
LaValle announced in January 2020 that he would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
Biography
LaValle earned his B.S. from Adelphi College in Garden City, his M.S. in education from State University New York, New Paltz, and his J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Huntington. His professional experience includes working as an attorney, teacher, and school administrator. He is also the founder of the Burn Unit at University Hospital in Stony Brook.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
LaValle was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
| • Social Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, LaValle served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
| • Social Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, LaValle served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Higher Education, Chair |
| • Aging |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, LaValle served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, LaValle served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
Issues
Comments on the 2010/2011 Budget[2] |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
Kenneth LaValle did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
LaValle 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 1
Incumbent Kenneth LaValle defeated Greg Fischer in the general election for New York State Senate District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kenneth LaValle (R) | 56.9 | 71,017 |
 | Greg Fischer (D) | 43.1 | 53,790 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 54 | ||
| Total votes: 124,861 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 1
Greg Fischer advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 1 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Fischer |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 1
Incumbent Kenneth LaValle advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 1 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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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 Kenneth LaValle defeated Greg Fischer in the New York State Senate District 1 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kenneth LaValle Incumbent |
66.46% | 94,756 | |
| Democratic | Greg Fischer | 33.54% | 47,813 | |
| Total Votes | 142,569 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Greg Fischer ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 1 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Senate, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Greg Fischer (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Kenneth LaValle ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 1 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kenneth LaValle Incumbent (unopposed) | |
LaValle 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. Michael Conroy was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Kenneth LaValle was unopposed in the Republican primary. LaValle also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. LaValle defeated Conroy in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kenneth LaValle Incumbent |
66.4% | 56,473 | |
| Democratic | Michael Conroy | 28.4% | 24,154 | |
| None | Blank | 5.1% | 4,314 | |
| None | Void | 0.1% | 44 | |
| None | Scattering | 0% | 36 | |
| Total Votes | 85,021 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
LaValle ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 1. 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. Bridget M. Fleming -- who also ran on the Working Families Party ticket -- defeated Jennifer J. Maertz in the Democratic primary. LaValle defeated Bridget M. Fleming (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kenneth LaValle Incumbent |
59.8% | 75,783 | |
| Democratic | Bridget M. Fleming | 40.2% | 51,023 | |
| Total Votes | 126,806 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
LaValle ran unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. He defeated Jennifer Maertz (D) in the November 2 general election. In addition to his slot on the Republican Party ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the Independence Party of New York State and the Conservative Party.[13][14]
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 1 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kenneth LaValle (R)
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65,611 | |||
| Jennifer Maertz (D) | 33,094 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Kenneth LaValle ran unopposed and won the election for New York State Senate, District 1 with 81,062 votes.[15][16]
LaValle raised $311,296 for his campaign.[17]
| New York State Senate, District 1 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kenneth LaValle (R)
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81,062 | |||
Campaign themes
2010
LaValle's profile on the Riverhead GOP website highlighted five main issues:[18]
- Healthcare: "[LaValle] is most proud of his work in establishing a Burn Unit at University Hospital in Stony Brook. His legislation to protect and advance the rights of patients earned him special recognition from the Suffolk County Breast Health Partnership in 1996."
- The Environment: "Senator LaValle's environmental legacy is reflected in the enactment of the Pine Barrens Preservation Act of 1993. As the author of this historic legislation, he has assured the protection of environmentally-sensitive lands for generations to come. This measure is often cited as a landmark initiative in the future environmental well-being of Long Island."
- Property Tax Relief: "Throughout his tenure in the New York State Senate, real property tax relief has been an important priority for Senator LaValle. As a major architect in the development of the STAR program, he takes tremendous personal satisfaction in the benefits this initiative has brought to homeowners in the First Senatorial District."
- Rights of the Disabled: "Senator LaValle has been a formidable advocate for the disabled. He was responsible for drafting much of the existing legislation providing disabled citizens with greater access to educational opportunities."
- Senior Care: "Senator LaValle has remained in the forefront championing issues important to senior citizens and he has been a leader in advancing bills critical to local firefighters and veterans' organizations."
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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LaValle and his wife, Penny, have two children.
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
- Profile from the New York State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kenneth LaValle on Twitter
- Kenneth LaValle YouTube channel
- Riverhead GOP profile
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Riverhead local, "Sen. Ken LaValle will not seek re-election in 2020: exclusive interview," January 8, 2020
- ↑ YouTube, "Kenneth LaValle YouTube channel," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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 State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns November 2, 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 Kenneth's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Riverhead GOP profile, "Hon. Kenneth P. LaValle - NY State Senator Senate District One," accessed July 31, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Senate District 1 1977-2021 |
Succeeded by Anthony Palumbo (R) |
