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Maria E. Kelso
Maria E. Kelso was a 2016 Conservative candidate for District 101 of the New York State Assembly. Kelso also ran as a Republican candidate, but was defeated in the Republican primary.
Campaign themes
2016
Kelso's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Jobs and the Economy In New York State, over 51% of all non-farm private sector jobs are derived from small business employment. New York's small businesses, which employ an average of 9 people each, are truly the backbone of the state's economy. Sadly, at the same time so many are toiling away to make their small companies successful, the business climate in our state is rated as the absolute worst in the nation. I will fight for less government intervention with small businesses - especially to eliminate the burden of excessive taxation and unfunded mandate demands that hit the small business owner especially hard - and will strongly promote the free-market trade systems we already have in place. Ethics Reform in Albany We need to elect leaders who will stand up for our taxpayers and demand reform in Albany. I will push for legislation that requires that public office holders who are convicted of ethics violations be held fully accountable for their actions. Breeches of trust by taxpayer-funded public officials must be dealt with promptly, judiciously, and in the full light of day. Veteran's Issues & Disabled Individuals' Rights Often, the disabled and their caregivers cannot speak up for themselves. It is important for us to take up their cause as our own and search for innovative ways to assist this growing population. Education/Common Core Common Core was, and still is, a disaster. With more Common Core changes looming, we must keep fighting for the integrity of our local schools. The relentless over-testing of students and the convoluted system of teacher evaluation that Common Core has brought must be halted. We must also seek to address the issue of fair funding of upstate schools as a statewide concern. Full Repeal of the NY SAFE ACT As a concealed pistol permit holder in 39 states, there is no issue more important to me than the full repeal of the NY SAFE Act. This law infringes on our Second Amendment rights as guaranteed to us by the U. S. Constitution. As the recipient of an A-rating by SCOPE and NYSRPA, rest assured that I will be a staunch supporter of 2nd Amendment rights throughout the state.[1] |
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| —Maria E. Kelso[2] | ||
Elections
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 Claudia Tenney (R) did not seek re-election.
Brian D. Miller defeated Arlene G. Feldmeier and Maria E. Kelso in the New York State Assembly District 101 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 101 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brian D. Miller |
54.38% | 27,405 | |
| Democratic | Arlene G. Feldmeier | 35.06% | 17,665 | |
| Conservative | Maria E. Kelso | 10.56% | 5,322 | |
| Total Votes | 50,392 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Arlene G. Feldmeier ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 101 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 101 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Arlene G. Feldmeier (unopposed) | |
Feldmeier also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
Brian D. Miller defeated Maria E. Kelso in the New York State Assembly District 101 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 101 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Brian D. Miller |
54.99% | 1,841 | |
| Republican | Maria E. Kelso | 45.01% | 1,507 | |
| Total Votes | 3,348 | |||
Kelso also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets. Miller also ran on the Independence Party ticket.
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See also
- New York State Assembly
- New York State Assembly District 101
- New York State Assembly elections, 2016
- New York State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Maria E. Kelso, "Issues," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ 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
