Louis Puliafito

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Louis Puliafito

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

LaGuardia Community College, 1985

Contact

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Louis Puliafito (Republican Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 28. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Puliafito completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Louis Puliafito earned an associate degree from LaGuardia Community College in 1985. His career experience includes working as the producer and host of Decent Life.

Elections

2024

See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for New York State Senate District 28

Incumbent Liz Krueger defeated Louis Puliafito in the general election for New York State Senate District 28 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Liz Krueger (D)	75.9	97,851
		Louis Puliafito (R)	23.9	30,881
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	229

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 128,961
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Liz Krueger advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 28.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Louis Puliafito advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 28.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Puliafito in this election.

2022

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 76

Incumbent Rebecca Seawright won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 76 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rebecca Seawright (D / Working Families Party)	98.8	38,043
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	461

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,504
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 76

Incumbent Rebecca Seawright defeated Patrick Bobilin in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 76 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rebecca Seawright	84.5	10,734
		Patrick Bobilin	15.0	1,910
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	58

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,702
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Louis Puliafito (R)

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rebecca Seawright advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 76.

2021

See also: Municipal elections in New York County, New York (2021)

General election

General election for Manhattan Borough President

Mark Levine defeated Louis Puliafito and Michael Lewyn in the general election for Manhattan Borough President on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Levine (D)	85.0	223,248
		Louis Puliafito (R)	13.0	34,163
		Michael Lewyn (L)	1.9	4,874
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	435

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 262,720
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Democratic primary election

Democratic Primary for Manhattan Borough President

Select round: Round 7 Round 6 Round 5 Round 4 Round 3 Round 2 Round 1

The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Mark Levine in round 7 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mark Levine	53.8	100,718	13,774	Advanced (7)
		Brad Hoylman-Sigal	46.2	86,660	8,315	7
		Elizabeth Caputo	0.0	0	-42,446	7
		Ben Kallos	0.0	0	0	6
		Lindsey Boylan	0.0	0	0	5
		Guillermo Perez	0.0	0	0	4
	Submit photo	Kimberly Watkins	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mark Levine	41.9	86,944	9,691	Advanced (7)
		Brad Hoylman-Sigal	37.7	78,345	8,440	7
		Elizabeth Caputo	20.4	42,446	5,859	7
		Ben Kallos	0.0	0	-35,837	6
		Lindsey Boylan	0.0	0	0	5
		Guillermo Perez	0.0	0	0	4
	Submit photo	Kimberly Watkins	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mark Levine	35.2	77,253	4,549	Advanced (7)
		Brad Hoylman-Sigal	31.8	69,905	6,286	7
		Elizabeth Caputo	16.7	36,587	7,044	7
		Ben Kallos	16.3	35,837	3,506	6
		Lindsey Boylan	0.0	0	-28,314	5
		Guillermo Perez	0.0	0	0	4
	Submit photo	Kimberly Watkins	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mark Levine	32.1	72,704	3,623	Advanced (7)
		Brad Hoylman-Sigal	28.1	63,619	994	7
		Elizabeth Caputo	13.0	29,543	3,978	7
		Ben Kallos	14.3	32,331	963	6
		Lindsey Boylan	12.5	28,314	1,232	5
		Guillermo Perez	0.0	0	-17,767	4
	Submit photo	Kimberly Watkins	0.0	0	0	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mark Levine	29.6	69,081	1,672	Advanced (7)
		Brad Hoylman-Sigal	26.8	62,625	891	7
		Elizabeth Caputo	10.9	25,565	2,047	7
		Ben Kallos	13.4	31,368	590	6
		Lindsey Boylan	11.6	27,082	2,606	5
		Guillermo Perez	7.6	17,767	1,326	4
	Submit photo	Kimberly Watkins	0.0	0	-13,014	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mark Levine	28.4	67,409	34	Advanced (7)
		Brad Hoylman-Sigal	26.0	61,734	28	7
		Elizabeth Caputo	9.9	23,518	29	7
		Ben Kallos	13.0	30,778	13	6
		Lindsey Boylan	10.3	24,476	19	5
		Guillermo Perez	6.9	16,441	31	4
	Submit photo	Kimberly Watkins	5.5	13,014	36	3

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Mark Levine	28.3	67,375	0	Advanced (7)
		Brad Hoylman-Sigal	26.0	61,706	0	7
		Elizabeth Caputo	9.9	23,489	0	7
		Ben Kallos	12.9	30,765	0	6
		Lindsey Boylan	10.3	24,457	0	5
		Guillermo Perez	6.9	16,410	0	4
	Submit photo	Kimberly Watkins	5.5	12,978	0	3
		Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.2	550	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 237,730
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Louis Puliafito advanced from the Republican primary for Manhattan Borough President.

2020

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 76

Incumbent Rebecca Seawright defeated Louis Puliafito in the general election for New York State Assembly District 76 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rebecca Seawright (Rise and Unite Party)	57.4	28,461
		Louis Puliafito (R / Liberal Party)	42.1	20,860
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	227

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,548
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Patrick Bobilin (Blue Wave Party)

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rebecca Seawright (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Louis Puliafito advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 76.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rebecca Seawright (Working Families Party)

2018

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 76

Incumbent Rebecca Seawright defeated Louis Puliafito in the general election for New York State Assembly District 76 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rebecca Seawright (D)	96.0	41,624
		Louis Puliafito (Reform Party)	3.5	1,504
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	228

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,356 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rebecca Seawright advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 76.

Reform Party primary election

The Reform Party primary election was canceled. Louis Puliafito advanced from the Reform Party primary for New York State Assembly District 76.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Louis Puliafito completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Puliafito's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in New York City’s Yorkville. For over forty years, my wife and I have worked hard to help raise a family, and serve our local community. As a father, grandfather, longtime SEIU 32BJ member, Shop Steward, doorman, and porter, I am no stranger to the struggles of everyday life.

With the cornerstone of our democratic process under threat from forces both without and within, I know how crucial it is that we ensure every voice is counted in order for them to be heard. I believe that “diverse opinions” create “doable solutions”. Our economy favors only the few. Our society has been distracted from our morals. We need experienced down-to-earth level-headed voices in government to push back against the unbridled greed, rampant corruption, and reckless mismanagement that’s left millions of our hard-working neighbors to fend for themselves while immigration policy strains state and local budgets. What is lost is the Constitutional right of a “Fair Shake”. This is why I am running for the New York State Senate.

In Albany, I will fight to ensure that everyone gets their “Fair Shake”, that people come before profits, our State and Country are kept safe, and our environment is preserved and protected. This a team effort and its time for the corporations and billionaires to do their part so that everyone gets a “Fair Shake”. Its time to minimize the “Wackoo-Doodles” on both sides of the aisle. As a result families, children, seniors, and and businesses will thrive.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• All votes must count so we need to have Open Primaries and Rank Choice Voting for all elected offices. Term limits on all elected offices. Require a Voter ID.
• Social Media is destroying our society. We must ban use for anyone under 18 years old. Scale -Down the algorithms that divide us. These companies have to pay news outlets for distribution of their content.
• Inject common sense into Cashless Bail Reform.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We have to inspire New Yorkers to register and vote. The entire election process needs to be overhauled so that every vote counts and with open primaries and rank choice voting the candidates will have to focus on a larger inclusive agenda.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official must have empathy, integrity and common sense. The elected official must have the courage and stamina to take on the political party machines and special interests to insure a Decent Life for all honest hard-working people.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Don Quixote

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Who'll Stop the Rain by Creedance Clearwater Revival and All You Need Is Love by the Beatles

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

The greatest New York City Mayor: Fiorello LaGuardia

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2022

Louis Puliafito did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Louis Puliafito did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Louis Puliafito did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Louis Puliafito completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Puliafito's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Children's Rights End Corruption Housing

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We need to "Love Our Neighbor". When we see each other as peers we work together to nurture our children, protect our seniors, and strengthen our families while conserving the environment and promoting ethical businesses. All children must have a loving home, nutritious food, and an education. We must remove the physical, emotional, mental, and financial abuses in their path. No child should feel unwanted or in danger. With this focus, all of our problems can be resolved such as income inequality, housing, healthcare, retirement...

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Empathy Truth Integrity

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Empathy, integrity, truthful, and stamina

What legacy would you like to leave?

Better world for all children.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

JFK Assassination 6 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was delivering liquor until I met my wife. Then I was a doorman and union member while going to college while working in a deli too. This led to my first corporate job in the mailroom of Merrill Lynch and successful 25 year career.

What happened on your most awkward date?

My first date with my wife was at a sporting event. Where I promptly lost her until the end. We met going home and the rest is history.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

Photos of my family.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Head shoulders knees and toes

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

They need love in their hearts and common sense.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Corruption and housing

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

A working relationship is best.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes because when we understand each other we create laws fair to all

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Louis Puliafito campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	New York State Senate District 28	Lost general	$110	$0
2020	New York State Assembly District 76	Lost general	$12,748	N/A**
Grand total			$12,858	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the New York State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Minority Leader:Robert Ortt

Senators

District 1

Anthony Palumbo (R)

District 2

Mario Mattera (R)

District 3

Dean Murray (R)

District 4

Monica Martinez (D)

District 5

Steven Rhoads (R)

District 6

Siela Bynoe (D)

District 7

Jack Martins (R)

District 8

Alexis Weik (R)

District 9

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R)

District 10

James Sanders (D)

District 11

Toby Stavisky (D)

District 12

Michael Gianaris (D)

District 13

Jessica Ramos (D)

District 14

Leroy Comrie (D)

District 15

Joseph Addabbo (D)

District 16

John Liu (D)

District 17

Steve Chan (R)

District 18

Julia Salazar (D)

District 19

Roxanne Persaud (D)

District 20

Zellnor Myrie (D)

District 21

Kevin Parker (D)

District 22

Sam Sutton (D)

District 23

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D)

District 24

Andrew Lanza (R)

District 25

Jabari Brisport (D)

District 26

Andrew Gounardes (D)

District 27

Brian Kavanagh (D)

District 28

Liz Krueger (D)

District 29

Jose Serrano (D)

District 30

Cordell Cleare (D)

District 31

Robert Jackson (D)

District 32

Luis Sepúlveda (D)

District 33

J. Rivera (D)

District 34

Nathalia Fernandez (D)

District 35

Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D)

District 36

Jamaal Bailey (D)

District 37

Shelley Mayer (D)

District 38

William Weber (R)

District 39

Robert Rolison (R)

District 40

Peter Harckham (D)

District 41

Michelle Hinchey (D)

District 42

James Skoufis (D)

District 43

Jacob Ashby (R)

District 44

James Tedisco (R)

District 45

Daniel Stec (R)

District 46

Patricia Fahy (D)

District 47

Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D)

District 48

Rachel May (D)

District 49

Mark Walczyk (R)

District 50

Christopher Ryan (D)

District 51

Peter Oberacker (R)

District 52

Lea Webb (D)

District 53

Joseph Griffo (R)

District 54

Pamela Helming (R)

District 55

Samra Brouk (D)

District 56

Jeremy Cooney (D)

District 57

George Borrello (R)

District 58

Thomas O'Mara (R)

District 59

Kristen Gonzalez (D)

District 60

Patrick Gallivan (R)

District 61

Sean Ryan (D)

District 62

Robert Ortt (R)

District 63

April Baskin (D)

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