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Kieran Michael Lalor
Kieran Michael Lalor (Republican Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 105. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Lalor (Republican Party, Conservative Party, Independence Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 105. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Lalor served as a New York state representative for the 105th district from 2013-2023.
Biography
Lalor earned his B.A. in political science from Providence College and his J.D. from Pace University School of Law. His professional experience includes being the founder of KML Strategies Limited Liabilities Company and working as a teacher of Social Studies at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Lalor served as an Infantrymen in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Lalor was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Governmental Operations Committee
- Small Business Committee
2019-2020
Lalor was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Governmental Operations Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Small Business Committee
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 |
| • Governmental Operations |
| • Real Property Taxation |
| • Small Business |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lalor served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banks |
| • Governmental Operations |
| • Real Property Taxation |
| • Small Business |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lalor served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Education |
| • Governmental Operations |
| • Real Property Taxation |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
Kieran Michael Lalor did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 105
Incumbent Kieran Michael Lalor defeated Laurette Giardino in the general election for New York State Assembly District 105 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kieran Michael Lalor (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 57.0 | 39,374 |
 | Laurette Giardino (D / Working Families Party)  | 43.0 | 29,688 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 69,082 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Laurette Giardino advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 105.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kieran Michael Lalor advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 105.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kieran Michael Lalor advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 105.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kieran Michael Lalor advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 105.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Laurette Giardino advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 105.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Lalor also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party, Independence Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 105
Incumbent Kieran Michael Lalor defeated Laurette Giardino in the general election for New York State Assembly District 105 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kieran Michael Lalor (R) | 57.4 | 29,487 |
| Laurette Giardino (D) | 42.6 | 21,878 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 51,379 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 105
Laurette Giardino advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 105 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Laurette Giardino |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 105
Incumbent Kieran Michael Lalor advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 105 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Kieran Michael Lalor |
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2016
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Assembly 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 Kieran Michael Lalor defeated Joseph Torres in the New York State Assembly District 105 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 105 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kieran Michael Lalor Incumbent |
62.50% | 35,790 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Torres | 37.50% | 21,471 | |
| Total Votes | 57,261 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Joseph Torres ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 105 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 105 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joseph Torres (unopposed) | |
Torres also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets. Incumbent Kieran Michael Lalor ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 105 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 105 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kieran Michael Lalor Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Lalor also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets.
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 Kieran Michael Lalor was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Joseph Torres was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Lalor also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets and Torres ran on the Working Families Party ticket. On the candidate list for the general election, Torres was listed as a Working Families Party candidate. Lalor defeated Torres (WF) in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kieran Michael Lalor Incumbent |
65.5% | 22,731 | |
| Democratic/WF | Joseph Torres | 34.5% | 11,953 | |
| Total Votes | 34,684 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Lalor ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 105. He defeated Patrick R. Manning and Richard C. Wagner (who also ran on the Conservative Party ticket) in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Independence Party of New York State ticket. He defeated Paul F. Curran in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kieran Michael Lalor |
55.7% | 29,664 | |
| Democratic | Paul F. Curran | 44.3% | 23,556 | |
| Total Votes | 53,220 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Lalor's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
Job Creation
- Excerpt: "New York State has one of the worst business climates in the entire country. My central focus in Albany will be to make New York a more business-friendly state and create jobs and opportunities for New York workers and entrepreneurs. Like my father and grandparents before me, I started a small business and know that taxes and bureaucrats do not create jobs—they kill jobs."
Tax Relief
- Excerpt: "I understand that to grow the New York economy people must be able to keep more of their own money and government must get smaller and more efficient."
Reform Albany
- Excerpt: "Too many elected officials spend taxpayer money for their own benefit. Both Republicans and Democrats tax hard working citizens to subsidize the politically connected. This pervasive practice is a prime cause of our state’s economic and ethics crisis and must be ended immediately."
Culture & Liberty
- Excerpt: "I understand how precious life is and as a result I am pro-life."
- Excerpt: "Marriage is an institution that has served civilization well for all of recorded human history. We should not fundamentally alter the definition of this institution merely because well-funded, politically correct special interest groups led by self-important celebrities want to do so. I support traditional marriage."
- Excerpt: "I believe in the Right to Bear Arms and understand that The Second Amendment to the US Constitution protects an individual right to possess a firearm."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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2020
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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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Personal
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Lalor and his wife, Mary Jo, have four children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Lalor,” accessed August 1, 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
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ Kieran Michael Lalor NY, "Issues," accessed October 10, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by George Amedore (R) |
New York State Assembly District 105 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
