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Micah Kellner
Micah Kellner is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 76 from a special election in June 2007 to January 1, 2015.
He previously represented District 65 in the New York State Assembly from June 2007 to 2013.
Kellner did not run for re-election in 2014.[1] Rebecca Seawright (D) won his seat in the November 4, 2014, general election.
Biography
Kellner earned his B.A. from New York University.[2] His professional experience includes working as an aide to New York City Comptroller William Thompson, as an aide to United States Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and as an aide to United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kellner served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Libraries and Education Technology, Chair |
| • Banks |
| • Cities |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Racing and Wagering |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kellner served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banks |
| • Cities |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Racing and Wagering |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kellner served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Banks |
| • Cities |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Environmental Conservation |
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Kellner ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 76. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. He defeated Mike Zumbluskas (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Micah Kellner Incumbent |
74.7% | 33,410 | |
| Republican | Michael K. Zumbluskas | 25.3% | 11,317 | |
| Total Votes | 44,727 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Kellner ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He was unopposed in the general election on November 2.[6][7] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he ran on the Working Families ticket.
| New York State Assembly, District 65 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Micah Kellner (D)
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22,741 | |||
| Michael Zumbluskus (R) | 7,998 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Kellner won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 65, defeating opponent Georgiana Viest (R).[8][9]
Kellner raised $87,001 for his campaign while Viest raised $0.[10]
| New York State Assembly, District 65 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Micah Kellner (D)
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36,672 | |||
| Georgiana Viest (R) | 11,629 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Kellner’s endorsements included the following:[11]
- 32BJ/SEIU
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Micah + Kellner + New + York + Assembly"
See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ NY Observer, "Micah Kellner Not Seeking Re-election," February 20, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Kellner,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peter Rivera (D) |
New York Assembly District 76 2013-January 1, 2015 |
Succeeded by Rebecca Seawright (D) |
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 65 June 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Sheldon Silver (D) |
