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Robert Sweeney
Robert K. Sweeney (b. May 29, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 11 from a special election in March 1988 to January 1, 2015.
Sweeney did not run for re-election in 2014. Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D) won his seat in the 2014 election.[1]
Biography
Sweeney earned his B.A. from Adelphi University and his MPA from Charles William Post Campus, Long Island University.[2] His professional experience includes working as a certified municipal clerk for the Village of Lindenhurst.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sweeney served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environmental Conservation, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sweeney served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Environmental Conservation, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sweeney served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Rules |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Sweeney ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 11. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. He defeated Rashad Cureton in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Robert Sweeney Incumbent |
79.3% | 27,854 | |
| Republican | Rashad Cureton | 20.7% | 7,287 | |
| Total Votes | 35,141 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Sweeney ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Brett Robinson (R) in the general election on November 2.[6][7] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the Independence Party of New York State and Working Families Party.
| New York State Assembly, District 11 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Sweeney (D)
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16,798 | |||
| Brett Robinson (R) | 8,413 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Sweeney won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 11, defeating opponent James McDonaugh (R).[8][9]
Sweeney raised $80,940 for his campaign while McDonaugh raised $0.[10]
| New York State Assembly, District 11 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Sweeney (D)
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28,358 | |||
| James McDonaugh (R) | 11,415 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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- EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2014 Environmental Scorecard
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- National Federation of Independent Business in New York: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Recent news
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See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Newsday.com, "Sweeney, dean of Suffolk Assembly delegation, won't run for re-election," May 1, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Sweeney,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 11 1988–January 1, 2015 |
Succeeded by Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D) |
