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Matthew Santamauro
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Matthew Santamauro (Democratic Party) is running in a special election for the Staten Island 1st Municipal Court District judge of the New York City Civil Court Richmond County. He is on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025.
Elections
2025
See also: Municipal elections in Richmond County, New York (2025)
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
Special general election for New York City Civil Court Richmond County 1st Municipal Court District
Matthew Santamauro and Remy Smith are running in the special general election for New York City Civil Court Richmond County 1st Municipal Court District on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
| Matthew Santamauro (D) | ||
| Remy Smith (R / Conservative Party) | ||
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Richmond County, New York (2022)
General election
General election for New York City Civil Court Richmond County
Mary Kavanagh defeated Matthew Santamauro in the general election for New York City Civil Court Richmond County on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mary Kavanagh (R / Conservative Party) | 64.8 | 87,700 | |
| Matthew Santamauro (D) | 35.1 | 47,563 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 101 | ||
| Total votes: 135,364 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Matthew Santamauro advanced from the Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Richmond County.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mary Kavanagh advanced from the Republican primary for New York City Civil Court Richmond County.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Mary Kavanagh advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York City Civil Court Richmond County.
Campaign themes
2025
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2022
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See also
2025 Elections
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