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Kimberly Jean-Pierre
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 11. She assumed office on January 1, 2015. She left office on January 1, 2025.
Jean-Pierre (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 11. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Jean-Pierre was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Children and Families Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Education Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Jean-Pierre was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Children and Families Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Education Committee
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Jean-Pierre was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Children and Families Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Education Committee
- Mental Health 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 |
| • Children and Families |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Mental Health |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jean-Pierre served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banks |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Local Governments |
| • Mental Health |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
Kimberly Jean-Pierre did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 11
Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre defeated Christopher Sperber in the general election for New York State Assembly District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D) | 50.4 | 18,362 |
 | Christopher Sperber (R / Conservative Party)  | 49.6 | 18,077 | |
| Total votes: 36,439 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Christopher Sperber advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Christopher Sperber advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 11
Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre defeated Eugene Murray and Robert Bennett in the general election for New York State Assembly District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D / Independence Party) | 59.6 | 30,313 |
| Eugene Murray (R / Conservative Party) | 40.4 | 20,561 | ||
 | Robert Bennett (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 50,890 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Eugene Murray advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Eugene Murray advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 11.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Jean-Pierre also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party, Women's Equality Party, and Independence Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 11
Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre defeated Kevin Sabella in the general election for New York State Assembly District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D) | 64.4 | 23,485 |
| Kevin Sabella (R) | 35.6 | 13,006 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 36,494 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 11
Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 11 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Kimberly Jean-Pierre |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 11
Kevin Sabella advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 11 on September 13, 2018.
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| ✔ | Kevin Sabella | |
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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 Kimberly Jean-Pierre defeated Shawn Cullinane in the New York State Assembly District 11 general election.[1][2]
| New York State Assembly, District 11 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kimberly Jean-Pierre Incumbent |
60.07% | 26,129 | |
| Republican | Shawn Cullinane | 39.93% | 17,369 | |
| Total Votes | 43,498 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre defeated Jordan Wilson Jr. in the New York State Assembly District 11 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kimberly Jean-Pierre Incumbent |
78.17% | 1,411 | |
| Democratic | Jordan Wilson Jr. | 21.83% | 394 | |
| Total Votes | 1,805 | |||
Jean-Pierre also ran on the Working Families, 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. Kimberly Jean-Pierre was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Mark M. Gallo was unopposed in the Republican primary. James G. Butler ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Jean-Pierre also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Jean-Pierre defeated Gallo and Butler in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Kimberly Jean-Pierre |
58% | 11,596 | |
| Republican | Mark M. Gallo | 33.3% | 6,670 | |
| Conservative | James G. Butler | 8.7% | 1,738 | |
| Total Votes | 20,004 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
Kimberly Jean-Pierre did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Jean-Pierre's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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New Jobs Jean-Pierre secured vital infrastructure funding, which will help create new jobs and boost the economy. She also secured funding for the downtown revitalization initiative and supports tax cuts that will help small businesses grow. Helping Families Jean-Pierre cut taxes for the middle class, and supported extending the property tax cap for families devastated by Superstorm Sandy. She also raised the minimum wage and made paid family leave a reality so families don’t have to struggle to make ends meet. Better Schools Jean-Pierre fought to get our schools the funding they were owed to provide all students with a quality education and help keep property taxes down. She helped to fully restore the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), and increase Foundation Aid to our public schools. Putting People Before Politics Kimberly Jean-Pierre helped pass legislation to strip pensions from corrupt politicians because your tax dollars should never go to elected officials who broke the law. Bringing Results Back to Babylon In the Assembly, Jean-Pierre lowered taxes for the middle class, got more funding for our schools and is working to make our streets safer, because she's committed to making Babylon better for all of us.[8] |
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| —Kimberly Jean-Pierre[9] | ||
2014
Jean-Pierre's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
Women's Issue
- Excerpt: "I know the struggles working women face every day because I face them too. In the Assembly, I'll fight to make sure our mothers, daughters and sisters can support their families and be treated equally and respectfully-because we deserve nothing less"
Making life more affordable
- Excerpt: "Kimberly knows that our cost of living is too high. She'll fight to lower property taxes so families can afford to raise their children here. And she'll bring home our fair share of state education aid so every child receives a high-quality education."
Better Paying Jobs
- Excerpt: "Kimberly will use her experience working with local economic development agencies to help small businesses grow and create better-paying jobs. She'll also fight to increase the minimum wage because hardworking families shouldn't have to struggle to get by."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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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Noteworthy events
On March 19, 2020, Kimberly Jean-Pierre announced that she tested positive for coronavirus.[11]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Kimberly Jean-Pierre, "Issues," accessed October 13, 2016
- ↑ Kimberly Jean-Pierre's campaign website, "Issues," accessed October 8, 2014
- ↑ Long Island Press, "NY Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre Tests Positive For Coronavirus," March 19, 2020
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| Preceded by Robert Sweeney (D) |
New York State Assembly District 11 2015-2025 |
Succeeded by Kwani O'Pharrow (D) |
