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Melissa L. Miller
Melissa L. Miller (Republican Party) (also known as Missy) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 20. She assumed office in 2017. She left office on February 15, 2022.
Miller (Republican Party, Libertarian Party, Conservative Party, Independence Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 20. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Miller resigned from the state House on February 15, 2022, after being appointed to represent the Third Councilmanic District on the Hempstead Town Board.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Miller was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Education Committee
- Health Committee
- People with Disabilities Committee
- Children and Families Committee
- Mental Health Committee
2019-2020
Miller was assigned to the following committees:
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee
- Children and Families Committee
- Education Committee
- Environmental Conservation 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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| • Children and Families |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Mental Health |
| • Social Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 20
Incumbent Melissa L. Miller defeated Gregory Marks in the general election for New York State Assembly District 20 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Melissa L. Miller (R / L / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 59.0 | 38,318 |
 | Gregory Marks (D)  | 41.0 | 26,632 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 64,973 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Gregory Marks advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 20.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa L. Miller advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 20.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa L. Miller advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 20.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa L. Miller advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 20.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa L. Miller advanced from the Libertarian primary for New York State Assembly District 20.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Miller also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party and Independence Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 20
Incumbent Melissa L. Miller defeated Juan Vides and John Vobis Jr. in the general election for New York State Assembly District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa L. Miller (R) | 53.1 | 24,455 |
 | Juan Vides (D) | 45.8 | 21,111 | |
| John Vobis Jr. (Reform Party) | 1.1 | 508 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 46,086 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 20
Juan Vides defeated John Vobis Jr. in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 20 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Juan Vides | 51.8 | 3,657 |
| John Vobis Jr. | 48.2 | 3,404 | ||
| Total votes: 7,061 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 20
Incumbent Melissa L. Miller advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 20 on September 13, 2018.
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Reform Party primary election
Reform Party primary for New York State Assembly District 20
John Vobis Jr. advanced from the Reform Party primary for New York State Assembly District 20 on September 13, 2018.
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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. This seat was vacant. It was previously represented by Todd Kaminsky (D).
Melissa L. Miller defeated Anthony P. Eramo and Joseph R. Naham in the New York State Assembly District 20 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 20 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Melissa L. Miller |
51.72% | 28,851 | |
| Democratic | Anthony P. Eramo | 46.71% | 26,056 | |
| Green Party | Joseph R. Naham | 1.56% | 872 | |
| Total Votes | 55,779 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Anthony P. Eramo defeated Jeffrey W. Toback in the New York State Assembly District 20 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Anthony P. Eramo |
69.73% | 3,006 | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey W. Toback | 30.27% | 1,305 | |
| Total Votes | 4,311 | |||
Eramo also ran on the Working Families, Independence, and Women's Equality Party tickets.
Melissa L. Miller ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 20 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 20 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Melissa L. Miller (unopposed) | |
Miller also ran on the Conservative, Reform, and TRP-Tax Revolt Party tickets. Joseph R. Naham ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 20 Green primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 20 Green Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Green Party | Joseph R. Naham (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
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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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ LIHerald.com, "Miller to succeed Blakeman on Hempstead town board," February 9, 2022
- ↑ Town of Hempstead, Long Island, NY, "Melissa Miller," accessed March 2, 2022
- ↑ 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 5.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 20 2017-2022 |
Succeeded by Eric Ari Brown (R) |
