Patricia Kane
Patricia Kane (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 61. Kane (Working Families Party) lost in the general election on November 6, 2018. She lost in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2018. She advanced from the Working Families Party primary on September 13, 2018.
Kane completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Kane also ran in the 2018 election as a Democratic candidate but was defeated in the primary.
Biography
Patricia Kane earned an AAS in Nursing from the College of Staten Island, CUNY in 1983. Her professional experience includes working as a registered nurse. Her organizational affiliations include the New York State Nurses Association.[1]
Executive Committee, Member at Large, Staten Island Democratic Association "
Elections
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 61
Charles Fall defeated Patricia Kane and Daniel Falcone in the general election for New York State Assembly District 61 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Charles Fall (D)  | 84.0 | 24,986 |
 | Patricia Kane (Working Families Party) | 9.9 | 2,956 | |
| Daniel Falcone (G) | 5.6 | 1,672 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 130 | ||
| Total votes: 29,744 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 61
Charles Fall defeated Patricia Kane and Bobby Digi Olisa in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 61 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Fall | 43.2 | 4,810 |
| Patricia Kane | 29.0 | 3,224 | |
| Bobby Digi Olisa | 27.8 | 3,096 | ||
| Total votes: 11,130 | |||
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Working Families Party primary election
Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 61
Patricia Kane advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 61 on September 13, 2018.
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Patricia Kane participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 29, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Patricia Kane's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1. Affordable, Accessible, Healthcare for All 2: Jobs, Economic Opportunity, Workers Rights 3: Provide Quality Education for All[3][4] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | As a registered nurse, I am passionate about healthcare. I have seen first hand how my patients and community suffers because of disparities in access to affordable, quality healthcare. I am also passionate about protecting workers rights and their ability to be represented by a union. My community is made of many hard working people who are struggling. I believe a strong labor movement elevates all workers and supports growing our local economy. Education is the key to economic advancement and opportunity and I am also passionate about providing a high quality education to all. Lastly, I am passionate about protecting the environment as my community has suffered devastating effects from toxic pollution and climate change.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I have been a registered nurse for thirty-five years and have dedicated my life to caring for others. I’m running for office because I know what it takes to sustain a healthy community. Health starts in our homes, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. It pains me to know that my community in the North Shore of Staten Island has some of the poorest health indicators in New York. I want to take my skills and commitment to Albany to ensure everyone in my District has access to quality healthcare, economic opportunity, good schools, affordable housing, and a safe, welcoming neighborhood. Is there anything you would like to add? I am an open heart surgical nurse at Staten Island University Hospital where I have been employed for over thirty years and have been Treasurer of New York State Nurses Association for over a decade. As a union leader, I’ve fought tirelessly for workers’ rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions. I’ve negotiated with the largest private employer in New York and know what it takes to protect good jobs and hold corporations accountable to community needs. I have fought to preserve our public health system, private hospitals and access to care. I’ve also spearheaded my union’s legislative efforts on key issues like mandatory overtime, safe staffing and paid family leave. I know the ins and outs of the New York state budget and what it takes to move a progressive policy agenda through Albany. As a nurse and as a union leader, I’m used to hard work and taking on challenges. I’ve developed the ability to remain calm and focused in demanding situations. I have gained the skills necessary to not only be a leader, but to be a valued team player, to diffuse conflicts and make tough calls. I know that the most important skill I’ve developed in both of those roles and the one needed most in the job I’m seeking, is the ability to listen. I have lived in many neighborhoods of the North Shore of Staten Island for more than 50 years. This is where I raised my family—it’s my home. I am an active member in many community and political organizations including the Staten Island Democratic Association, the Staten Island Women’s Political Caucus, Peace Action Staten Island, Staten Island Women Who March, Staten Island For Change, New York State Women Inc. - Staten Island Chapter and the Staten Island Sisterhood of Women’s Organizations. I have been active in community efforts to address a number of pressing concerns, including access to healthcare, substance abuse, the lack of mental health services, domestic violence, gun control, environmental justice, women’s issues, and the recovery and rebuilding efforts after Superstorm Sandy. I’ve been volunteering and organizing in every part of our community for decades, not for recognition or career advancement, but because it’s the right thing to do. Now I want to bring my commitment to service to Albany, representing the 61st District.[4] |
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| —Patricia Kane[1] | ||
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 27, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Patricia Kane's responses," August 29, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
