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Pamela Harris (New York)
Pamela Harris is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 46. She was first elected to the chamber in a special election on November 3, 2015.[1] Harris resigned on April 2, 2018, due to charges of fraud, conspiracy, witness tampering and obstruction.[2]
On January 9, 2018, a federal court unsealed an 11-count indictment against Harris. According to New York news station ABC 7, she was charged with "wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, making false statements, bankruptcy fraud, witness tampering and conspiracy to obstruct justice." The same day, Harris was arraigned at a federal courthouse, where she pleaded not guilty to all charges and was released on $150,000 bail. Federal officials have alleged that Harris was involved in multiple schemes to defraud programs administered by the New York City Council, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development between 2012 and 2016. They claim that Harris stole about $60,000 in state and federal funds and spent some of the money on vacations and lingerie.[3][4]
Sponsored legislation
Committee assignments
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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| • Aging |
| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Children and Families |
| • Higher Education |
Elections
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 Pamela Harris defeated Lucretia Regina-Potter, Mikhail Usher, and Patrick Dwyer in the New York State Assembly District 46 general election.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 46 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Pamela Harris Incumbent |
57.62% | 20,061 | |
| Republican | Lucretia Regina-Potter | 33.91% | 11,807 | |
| Conservative | Mikhail Usher | 4.88% | 1,699 | |
| Green Party | Patrick Dwyer | 3.60% | 1,252 | |
| Total Votes | 34,819 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Pamela Harris defeated Katie A. Cucco in the New York State Assembly District 46 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| New York State Assembly, District 46 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Pamela Harris Incumbent |
61.32% | 3,234 | |
| Democratic | Katie A. Cucco | 38.68% | 2,040 | |
| Total Votes | 5,274 | |||
Lucretia Regina-Potter ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 46 Republican primary.[7][8]
| New York State Assembly, District 46 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Lucretia Regina-Potter (unopposed) | |
Regina-Potter also ran on the Reform Party ticket.
Mikhail Usher ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 46 Conservative primary.[7][8]
| New York State Assembly, District 46 Conservative Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Conservative | Mikhail Usher (unopposed) | |
Patrick Dwyer ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 46 Green primary.[7][8]
| New York State Assembly, District 46 Green Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Green Party | Patrick Dwyer (unopposed) | |
2015
A special election for the position of New York State Assembly District 46 was called for November 3.
The seat was vacant following Alec Brook-Krasny's (D) resignation on July 7, 2015.[9]
Pamela Harris (D, WF) defeated Lucretia Regina-Potter (R, C, I, PCP) in the special election.[10][1][11]
| New York State Assembly, District 46, Special Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Pamela Harris |
62.9% | 4,595 | |
| Republican | Lucretia Regina-Potter | 37.1% | 2,707 | |
| Total Votes | 7,302 | |||
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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- EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2018 Environmental Scorecard
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- Legislators are scored on their legislative and budget votes as well as sponsorships of bills during the session.
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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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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Recent news
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See also
- New York State Assembly
- New York State Assembly District 46
- State legislative special elections, 2015
- New York State Legislature
- House Committees
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 observer.com, "Brooklyn Democrats Nominate Black Candidate for Majority White Assembly Seat," accessed September 16, 2015
- ↑ Times Union, "Brooklyn assemblywoman facing corruption charges resigns," April 3, 2018
- ↑ ABC 7, "Assemblywoman from Brooklyn charged in fraud scheme involving Superstorm Sandy funds," January 9, 2018
- ↑ New York Daily News, "Brooklyn Assemblywoman Pamela Harris stole tens of thousands in Hurricane Sandy money for vacations, lingerie: feds," January 9, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ brooklyneagle.com, "Brook-Krasny to resign from State Assembly on July 7," accessed June 15, 2015
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Candidate Petition List," accessed September 28, 2015
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Member of Assembly Election Returns Nov. 3, 2015," accessed November 3, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Alec Brook-Krasny (D) |
New York Assembly District 46 2015-2018 |
Succeeded by Mathylde Frontus (D) |
