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Democratic Party

New York State Assembly District 82
Tenure

2005 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

20

Compensation

Base salary

$142,000/year

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Iona College, 1969

Personal
Profession
Adjunct Instructor, Mercy College
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Michael Benedetto (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 82. He assumed office in 2005. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Benedetto (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 82. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

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Benedetto earned his B.A. in history and education from Iona College and his M.A. in social studies and education.[1] Benedetto is an adjunct instructor at Mercy College. His other professional experience includes being a coordinator of a special education unit for Public School 160, a teacher, and a staff member to multiple council members.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Benedetto was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Benedetto was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Benedetto was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

New York committee assignments, 2017
• Agriculture
• Cities, Chair
• Education
• Governmental Operations
• Labor
• Ways and Means

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Benedetto served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Benedetto served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Benedetto served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Benedetto served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 82

Incumbent Michael Benedetto defeated Juan De La Cruz in the general election for New York State Assembly District 82 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Benedetto
Michael Benedetto (D)
 
68.8
 
29,668
Image of Juan De La Cruz
Juan De La Cruz (R / Conservative Party)
 
31.0
 
13,362
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
87

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 43,117
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 82

Incumbent Michael Benedetto defeated Jonathan Soto in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 82 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Benedetto
Michael Benedetto
 
61.7
 
5,868
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Jonathan Soto
 
38.0
 
3,612
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
27

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 9,507
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Juan De La Cruz advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Juan De La Cruz advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Jonathan Soto advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 82

Incumbent Michael Benedetto defeated John Greaney in the general election for New York State Assembly District 82 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Michael Benedetto (D) Candidate Connection
 
66.2
 
19,197
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John Greaney (Conservative Party / R)
 
33.7
 
9,775
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
19

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 28,991
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 82

Incumbent Michael Benedetto defeated Jonathan Soto and Algernon Quattlebaum in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 82 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Michael Benedetto Candidate Connection
 
56.2
 
4,933
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Jonathan Soto
 
36.1
 
3,167
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Algernon Quattlebaum
 
7.5
 
661
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
21

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,782
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. John Greaney advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. John Greaney advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

Endorsements

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2020

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 82

Incumbent Michael Benedetto defeated John DeStefano and William Britt Jr. in the general election for New York State Assembly District 82 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Michael Benedetto (D)
 
74.3
 
38,120
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John DeStefano (R)
 
22.9
 
11,744
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William Britt Jr. (Conservative Party)
 
2.7
 
1,383
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
84

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 51,331
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 82

Incumbent Michael Benedetto defeated Egidio Sementilli in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 82 on June 23, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Benedetto
Michael Benedetto
 
86.8
 
13,304
Image of Egidio Sementilli
Egidio Sementilli
 
12.8
 
1,963
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
63

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 15,330
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. John DeStefano advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. William Britt Jr. advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

2018

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 82

Incumbent Michael Benedetto defeated Elizabeth English and William Britt Jr. in the general election for New York State Assembly District 82 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Benedetto
Michael Benedetto (D)
 
81.7
 
28,227
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Elizabeth English (R)
 
15.9
 
5,509
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William Britt Jr. (Conservative Party)
 
2.3
 
787
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
21

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 34,544
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Benedetto advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Elizabeth English advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. William Britt Jr. advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 82.

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.

Incumbent Michael Benedetto defeated Noel Lopez and William E. Britt, Jr. in the New York State Assembly District 82 general election.[2][3]

New York State Assembly, District 82 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Benedetto Incumbent 81.01% 31,091
     Republican Noel Lopez 14.95% 5,737
     Conservative William E. Britt, Jr. 4.04% 1,549
Total Votes 38,377
Source: New York Board of Elections


Incumbent Michael Benedetto ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 82 Democratic primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 82 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Benedetto Incumbent (unopposed)

Noel Lopez ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 82 Republican primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 82 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Noel Lopez  (unopposed)

William E. Britt, Jr. ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 82 Conservative primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 82 Conservative Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Conservative Green check mark transparent.png William E. Britt, Jr.  (unopposed)

2014

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014

Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Michael Benedetto was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Michael J. Eginton was unopposed in the Republican primary. William E. Britt, Jr. ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Benedetto defeated Eginton and Britt in the general election.[6][7][8]

New York State Assembly, District 82 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Benedetto Incumbent 82.2% 15,214
     Republican Michael J. Eginton 13.1% 2,417
     Conservative William E. Britt, Jr. 4.7% 868
Total Votes 18,499

2012

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012

Benedetto ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 82. He defeated Egidio Sementilli in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. He defeated William E. Britt, Jr. in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]

New York State Assembly, District 82, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Benedetto Incumbent 84.7% 32,082
     Conservative William E. Britt, Jr. 15.3% 5,804
Total Votes 37,886
New York State Assembly, District 82 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Benedetto Incumbent 88.8% 3,125
Egidio Sementilli 11.2% 396
Total Votes 3,521

2010

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010

Benedetto defeated Rafael Dominguez and Herbert Moreira-Brown in the Democratic primary on September 14. He defeated Michael Rendino (R) in the general election on November 2.[12][13] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Benedetto ran on the Working Families ticket.

New York State Assembly, District 82 2010
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Michael Benedetto (D) 17,035
Michael Rendino (R) 6,257

2008

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Benedetto won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 82, defeating opponent Raymond Capone (R).[14][15]

Benedetto raised $60,909 for his campaign while Capone raised $1,825.[16]

New York State Assembly, District 82 2008
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Michael Benedetto (D) 29,619
Raymond Capone (R) 6,092

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Candidate Connection

Michael Benedetto completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Benedetto's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Assembly Member Michael Benedetto is a lifelong resident of the East Bronx, born and raised in the Country Club community. He brings over thirty years of hands-on experience as a special education teacher in Co-op City and now serves as the Chair of the Assembly’s Education Committee. Benedetto has used this position to win full funding for New York City’s public schools as well as increased funding for special education programs and continues to fight for free state and city public colleges. He currently resides in Throggs Neck and is a proud father and grandfather.
  • Education
  • Public Safety
  • Supporting Unions and rebuilding the middle class
I was a 30-year educator in the New York City Public School System. I'm fighting now to make sure those same schools are receiving the funding they need and deserve so our children receive the best education possible.

My entire family lives in this district, so preserving our quality of life and keeping our neighborhood a safe area is incredibly important to me. Everyone deserves to live in safety and I've used my position to bring in funding for public safety programs including NYPD camera systems and CureViolence violence interruption programs that help divert young, high-risk people from dangerous situations. Lastly, I've voted for gun safety legislation including the recent package of legislation to raise the age on assault weapons, strengthen our red flag laws, and close the "boyfriend loophole" so domestic abusers cannot purchase a firearm.

District 82 represents the entire coast of the East Bronx so I understand how important addressing the climate crisis is for our communities. I'm voted consistently for legislation like the New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (which I co-sponsored) and I'm a co-sponsoring the Climate and Community Investment Act that will bring billions of dollars for climate projects to our area. I also support an oyster reef tax credit for restaurants so they can support local efforts to grow and expand Oyster Reefs in our area.
We are separate but equal branches of power. That said, I am pleased to enjoy a good working relationship with Governor Hochul.
Education and climate change.
Yes! People should be involved in the community and work for the common good before they try to run for office. We need people who are rooted in the community and knowledgeable about the problems we face.
Of course, I pride myself on my strong working relationships with my colleagues and I'm pleased to enjoy the support of our Speaker, Carl Heastie.
Education, Rules, Veterans.
Yes, while we should never compromise on our principles, we should try to advance the best legislation that can possibly pass into law.

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2020

Michael Benedetto did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Michael Benedetto campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New York State Assembly District 82Won general$475,318 $0
2022New York State Assembly District 82Won general$354,355 $0
2020New York State Assembly District 82Won general$171,609 N/A**
2016New York State Assembly, District 82Won $122,108 N/A**
2014New York State Assembly, District 82Won $95,310 N/A**
2012New York State Assembly, District 82Won $63,175 N/A**
2010New York State Assembly, District 82Won $145,843 N/A**
2008New York State Assembly, District 82Won $60,909 N/A**
2006New York State Assembly, District 82Won $47,320 N/A**
2004New York State Assembly, District 82Won $37,298 N/A**
2000New York State Senate, District 34Lost $36,985 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Endorsements

2012

In 2012, Benedetto’s endorsements included the following:[17]

  • 32BJ/SEIU

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Benedetto,” accessed August 1, 2014
    2. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
    3. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
    6. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
    7. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
    8. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
    9. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
    10. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
    11. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
    12. ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
    13. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
    14. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
    15. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
    16. ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
    17. ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012

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