Ralph R. Hernandez
Ralph R. Hernandez was an at-large member of the Buffalo Board of Education in New York.
Hernandez (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 149. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Hernandez was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Buffalo school board in New York. He lost the general election on May 6, 2014 to incumbent Barbara Seals Nevergold and challengers Larry Quinn and Patricia B. Pierce.
Biography
Ralph R. Hernandez earned his bachelor's degree in social sciences from Medaille College in 1990 and his certification in health services administration from D'Youville College in 2000. From October 2011 to December 2013, he worked for the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network as the director of provider relations.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 149
Incumbent Jonathan Rivera defeated Ralph R. Hernandez in the general election for New York State Assembly District 149 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jonathan Rivera (D / Working Families Party) | 59.1 | 23,792 |
 | Ralph R. Hernandez (R / Conservative Party) | 40.8 | 16,436 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 40,270 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ralph R. Hernandez advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Ralph R. Hernandez advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
2014
- See also: Buffalo Public Schools elections (2014)
Ralph R. Hernandez lost to incumbent Barbara Seals Nevergold and newcomers Larry Quinn and Patricia B. Pierce for the three at-large seats in the general election on May 6, 2014. Candidates Bryon J. McIntyre and Daniel Rockwitz Reynolds were removed from the ballot after they did not meet the petition signature requirements.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Larry Quinn |
16.1% | 8,806 | |
| Nonpartisan | Patricia B. Pierce |
14.7% | 8,061 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barbara Seals Nevergold Incumbent |
13.6% | 7,449 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bernie Tolbert | 11.5% | 6,298 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Licata Incumbent | 9% | 4,930 | |
| Nonpartisan | Samuel P. Davis | 7.9% | 4,334 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sergio Rodriguez | 6.3% | 3,447 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gizelle Stokes | 5.6% | 3,059 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ralph R. Hernandez | 5% | 2,733 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wendy Mistretta | 4.4% | 2,414 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stephon Wright | 2.3% | 1,242 | |
| Nonpartisan | Adrian Harris | 1.9% | 1,066 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stephen Buccilli | 1.7% | 936 | |
| Total Votes | 54,775 | |||
| Source: Erie County, NY - Board of Elections, "Election Results Archive," accessed June 11, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Hernandez reported no contributions or expenditures to the Erie County Board of Elections. School board candidates in New York were not required to report their campaign contributions or expenditures if they did not exceed $500.00.[3]
Endorsements
Hernandez received an endorsement from the Buffalo Teachers Federation.[4]
2013
| Buffalo Public Schools, West Subdistrict General Election, 3-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | James M. Sampson |
57.9% | 611 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ralph R. Hernandez (Write-in) Incumbent | 42.1% | 445 | |
| Total Votes | 1,056 | |||
| Source: Erie County, NY - Board of Elections, "Election Results Archive," accessed March 26, 2014 | ||||
2010
| Buffalo Public Schools, West Subdistrict General Election, 3-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Ralph R. Hernandez Incumbent |
51.7% | 419 | |
| Nonpartisan | Philip Lomax | 48.3% | 391 | |
| Total Votes | 810 | |||
| Source: Erie County, NY - Board of Elections, "Election Results Archive," accessed March 26, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Ralph + Hernandez + Buffalo + Public + Schools"
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ralph R. Hernandez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Additional reading
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Ralph R Hernandez," accessed April 9, 2014
- ↑ The Buffalo News, "Two knocked off Buffalo School Board ballot," April 23, 2014
- ↑ The Buffalo News, "School board financial disclosures," April 12, 2014
- ↑ The Buffalo News, "School Board candidates turn focus to getting out the vote," May 3, 2014
| 2014 Buffalo Public Schools Elections | |
| Buffalo, New York | |
| Election date: | May 6, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Barbara Seals Nevergold • Incumbent, John Licata • Adrian Harris • Wendy Mistretta • Larry Quinn • Sergio Rodriguez • Bernie Tolbert • Stephon Wright • Stephen Buccilli • Patricia B. Pierce • Ralph R. Hernandez • Samuel P. Davis • Gizelle Stokes |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
