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Robert Quintana
Robert Quintana (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 149. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2020.
Quintana completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Robert Quintana was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He studied at Bryant and Stratton Business Institute and Erie Community College. Quintana’s career experience includes working as a police officer, as Buffalo City Councilman, and as a Hispanic communities consultant.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 149
Jonathan Rivera defeated Joseph Totaro in the general election for New York State Assembly District 149 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jonathan Rivera (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party) | 65.8 | 38,585 |
| Joseph Totaro (R) | 34.0 | 19,911 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 111 | ||
| Total votes: 58,607 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 149
Jonathan Rivera defeated Adam Bojak and Robert Quintana in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 149 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Rivera | 52.9 | 8,066 |
 | Adam Bojak | 30.4 | 4,638 | |
 | Robert Quintana | 15.9 | 2,432 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 15,254 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joseph Totaro advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Serve America Movement Party primary election
The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Jonathan Rivera advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 149.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robert Quintana completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Quintana's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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First Hispanic Elected to City Govt. Community Liaison Officer, DARE teacher. Fmr. National United Way Speaker helping to raise millions of dollars for the poor and needy families across the country. Twice invited to White House by President Bill Clinton for my outstanding leadership and for improving Community/Police relations. Community Organizer with block clubs, not for profits, businesses and social agencies. Recipient of Local, State and National Awards.
Progressive, Passionate & Dedicated!- Protect Healthcare/Medicaid for Seniors and Families, and Individuals
- Fight for our schools and educational system
- Protect & Equip Our First Responders
Education
Business Development
Jobs, Jobs , Jobs
Civil Rights
So growing up I looked to Youth Leaders, Pastors etc
Be real. Be transparent
Passionate
Caring
Problem Solver
Sacrifice
Overcoming Adversity
Be a good listener, but come back with solutions to the people problems and needs
That while I was the First Hispanic to make history in being elected to the City Council. I served as a representative for all the people of my City!
I was in a college class.
3 yrs
I am not a religious fanatic.
But I also believe that individuals who have no experience in politics but have great proven leadership skills should run and be in office.
Stop grandstanding and fighting based on party affiliations.
There is strength in numbers
Police Reform and Oversight
Parents losing their children to drugs and violence
Too many stories to list here
Heartbreaking!!
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 5, 2020
