Marko Kepi
Marko Kepi (Republican Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 23. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Marko Kepi has served in the United States Marine Corps since 2017. He earned a bachelor's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a master's degree from Wagner College.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 23
Incumbent Jessica Scarcella-Spanton defeated Marko Kepi in the general election for New York State Senate District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D) | 55.0 | 47,737 |
 | Marko Kepi (R) | 44.6 | 38,701 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 394 | ||
| Total votes: 86,832 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Scarcella-Spanton advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Marko Kepi advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 23.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kepi in this election.
2021
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2021)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 50
David Carr defeated Sal Albanese and George Wonica in the general election for New York City Council District 50 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Carr (R) | 59.8 | 21,286 | |
 | Sal Albanese (D / Staten Island 1st Party) | 33.1 | 11,776 | |
 | George Wonica (Conservative Party) | 7.0 | 2,503 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 50 | ||
| Total votes: 35,615 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sal Albanese advanced from the Democratic primary for New York City Council District 50.
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Council District 50
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: David Carr in round 5 . 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.
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Total votes: 8,589 |
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Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. George Wonica advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York City Council District 50.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 64
Michael Tannousis defeated Brandon Patterson in the general election for New York State Assembly District 64 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Tannousis (R / Conservative Party) | 58.5 | 30,630 |
 | Brandon Patterson (D / Independence Party) | 41.4 | 21,697 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 52,384 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brandon Patterson advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 64.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 64
Michael Tannousis defeated Marko Kepi in the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 64 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Tannousis | 56.3 | 3,616 |
| Marko Kepi | 43.5 | 2,793 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 6,427 | |||
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Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Michael Tannousis advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 64.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Brandon Patterson advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 64.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Tannousis (Serve America Movement Party)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Marko Kepi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Marko Kepi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
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Marko Kepi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kepi's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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US Marine, Marko Kepi, is a proud American. He came to this country at a young age from socialist Albania in pursuit of the American dream. Growing up, his parents instilled in him the values of hard work, dedication & deep faith in God.
Marko, a lifelong Republican has been involved in the Republican party since his teen years, when he worked as an intern for Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Presidential campaign. From that moment, Marko knew that he wanted to enter the realm of public service and make a difference in the lives of others.
He is a proud product of the New York City public school education. He graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, majoring in Political Science and minoring in History, and earned his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Wagner College.
Marko has the experience, drive, and willingness to get the job done. He understands the challenges impacting the lives of Americans who have to keep two or three jobs to support their family. He knows what it's like having nothing and having to work hard to achieve something, because he is the living example of just that.
He gained a tremendous amount of experience from his time working for Senator Marty Golden in Brooklyn. During this time, Marko helped constituents resolve quality of life issues facing their community.
He's familiar with the workings of Albany & knows what it takes to get the job done.
Prior to running for NYS Assembly, Marko enlisted in the Marines- Send in the Marines!
- Support men and women in uniform!
- Lower property taxes!
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 2, 2020
