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Michelle Ostrelich
Michelle Ostrelich (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 44. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Ostrelich completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Ostrelich also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party and Women's Equality Party candidate.
Biography
Michelle Ostrelich was born in Connecticut. Her career experience includes working as a legislator.[1] She also has experience as an attorney. Ostrelich earned a B.S. in policy analysis from Cornell University in 1994. She went on to receive a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1997.[2]
Elections
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 46
Incumbent Neil Breslin defeated Richard Amedure in the general election for New York State Senate District 46 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Neil Breslin (D / Working Families Party) | 55.1 | 64,631 |
| Richard Amedure (R / Conservative Party) | 44.8 | 52,570 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 75 | ||
| Total votes: 117,276 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Neil Breslin advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Richard Amedure advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Richard Amedure advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Neil Breslin advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 46.
Endorsements
To view Ostrelich's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 49
Incumbent James Tedisco defeated Michelle Ostrelich in the general election for New York State Senate District 49 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Tedisco (R) | 59.3 | 64,553 |
 | Michelle Ostrelich (D) | 40.7 | 44,285 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 108,867 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 49
Michelle Ostrelich advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 49 on September 13, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 49
Incumbent James Tedisco advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 49 on September 13, 2018.
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michelle Ostrelich completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ostrelich's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a Senator, I will bring much needed resources to our communities to improve the quality of life for all of our residents. The constituents here need an advocate and a partner who's not afraid of doing the work. They deserve someone who not only understands what the issues are but knows how to address them.
- Now more than ever, we have to defend reproductive rights in NYS — including access to safe and legal abortion as well as protecting our providers from out-of-state interference or legal jeopardy. Looking ahead, we need to defend all the rights we once thought were secure that are now being threatened. The Supreme Court has made it clear that its assault on our personal freedoms will not end at abortion — contraception and LGBTQ+ rights, including marriage equality — are next. As a State Senator I will do everything in my power to protect the most fundamental of our human rights.
- We need infrastructure upgrades that go beyond the traditional definition. We need to secure state funding for repairs to our roadways and bridges. We need to create more walkable neighborhoods throughout the district. We need to ensure that everyone has access to reliable broadband, regardless of zip code. But we also need to build up our social infrastructure in a post-pandemic economy—including expanding the availability of safe, affordable childcare and social/emotional support for teachers and students. Lastly, we need to face our housing issue. We need emergency housing for those in crisis, and affordable homes for our working families.
- We need to increase our use of renewable energy, reduce waste, and invest in electric vehicles including public transportation, school buses and personal use.
A state senator should be someone who knows how to listen to their constituents and how to turn those concerns into action. It's not about photo opps; it's about improving the lives of the people you represent. Compassion, drive, patience, and legislative acumen -- these are the qualities of a good senator.
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2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
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Michelle Ostrelich is an Upstate New York resident, civic leader, and the challenger for New York’s 49th State Senate District. She practiced law in Philadelphia before she moved to the region in 2005, and became a stay-at-home parent. She has a long history of service in the community — with leadership roles at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center, Niskayuna Community Foundation, Foundation for Ellis Medicine and Parent Teacher Organization. She currently serves on the Niskayuna Zoning Board of Appeals. Following the Presidential Election in 2016, Michelle became politically engaged in direct advocacy — becoming a leader in progressive grassroots activism with a passion for issues such as healthcare, education, women’s health and human rights. Michelle resides in Niskayuna with her husband their two daughters.[3] |
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| —Michelle Ostrelich[2] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 23, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on October 3, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
