Michael A. Reynolds (New York)

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Michael A. Reynolds
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Andrew Jackson High School

Bachelor's

Southern Connecticut State University, 1989

Graduate

New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering, 2003

Personal
Birthplace
New York, N.Y.
Religion
Baptist
Profession
Vice president
Contact

Michael A. Reynolds (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 5. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Reynolds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael A. Reynolds was born in New York, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 1989, a graduate degree from Amberton University in 1998, and a graduate degree from the New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering in 2003. His career experience includes working as a vice president, union member, and teacher. He has been affiliated with PHA Free and Accepted Masons.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 5

Incumbent Doug Smith defeated Michael A. Reynolds in the general election for New York State Assembly District 5 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Doug Smith
Doug Smith (R / Conservative Party)
 
64.5
 
41,474
Image of Michael A. Reynolds
Michael A. Reynolds (D) Candidate Connection
 
35.4
 
22,783
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
47

Total votes: 64,304
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michael A. Reynolds advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 5.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Smith advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 5.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Smith advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 5.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Reynolds in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Michael A. Reynolds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Reynolds' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I've been a resident of Lake Ronkonkoma since 2005 when my wife and I decided to raise our kids in an amazing community in Suffolk County. As a leader in business, I will bring that expertise with me as Assemblyman for district 5. I have my MBA from Amberton University in Strategic Leadership and my M.S. from NYU Poly Tech University in Telecommunications & Information Management. I was site Vice President of Operations for a Fortune 100 corporation but started my work career as a driver for UPS and a member of Teamsters. Being a member of unions and a leader in business helped shape my vision for Assembly District 5.
  • I will be a servant leader for the people who will focus on constituent services and local issues. The community must believe and be confident that I will work for them and be their voice.
  • A quality education is the pathway to fulfilling your dreams which is why I support ensuring school. districts have the support and resources needed to educate all members of the community. I also believe in accountability in elected officals and school administrators who manage services and the budget.
  • Safety of the community and partnering with local law enforcement is a priority. I will work with law enforcement to build stronger relationships with the community which crerates trust and respect.
Education, Policing, Affordability, Environmental and Healthcare are all public policy areas I'm passionate about.
From Good to Great by Jim Colins.

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
The 360 Degree Leader by John C. Maxwell
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
Honesty, Integrity and being candid in communicating with the community. Be the North Star for the people I serve.
Leadership.

Budgeting
P&L

The ability to bring people together to solve problems. The ability to work through roadblocks.
Serve the public. Make decisions that align with constituent issues. Be present when required.
That I saw a problem and I worked to correct it.
My first job was delivering newspapers as a teenager for The New York Daily News and The New York Post
Rich Schaffer Suffolk County Democrats
Brookhaven Town Democratic Club
Financial Transparrancy is a must to build and keep the public's trust in their elected officals. Donations should be public information.

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Campaign finance summary


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Michael A. Reynolds campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New York State Assembly District 5Lost general$8,084 $0
Grand total$8,084 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 6, 2024


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