Robert Reilly
Robert Reilly (b. November 30, 1939) is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 109 from 2005 to 2013.
Biography
Reilly earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, his M.A. from the College of Saint Rose and his Ph.D. in coursework from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Reilly is the chairman and chief executive officer of Technafuture Enterprises Incorporated. His professional experience also includes being the former owner of Partridge Pub; director of the New York State Public Broadcasting Office for the State Education Department; and a teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reilly served on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, New York State Assembly
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee, New York State Assembly
- Education Committee, New York State Assembly
- Governmental Operations Committee, New York State Assembly
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee, New York State Assembly, Chair
- Racing and Wagering Committee, New York State Assembly
- Subcommittee on Agriculture Economic Development and Farmland Protection, Chair
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee, New York State Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Reilly served on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, New York Assembly
- Subcommittee on Agriculture Economic Development and Farmland Protection
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee, New York Assembly
- Education Committee, New York Assembly
- Governmental Operations Committee, New York Assembly
- Racing and Wagering Committee, New York Assembly
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Committee, New York Assembly
Elections
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Reilly ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Jennifer Whalen (R) in the general election on November 2.[2] Following a close race, Whalen conceded after all absentee ballots had been counted.[3]
| New York State Assembly, District 109 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Robert Reilly (D)
|
27,018 | |||
| Jennifer Whalen (R) | 26,457 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Reilly won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 109, defeating opponent John Wasielewski (R).
Reilly raised $76,364 for his campaign while Wasielewski raised $14,415.[4]
| New York State Assembly, District 109 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Reilly (D)
|
41,822 | |||
| John Wasielewski (R) | 23,566 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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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
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Robert Reilly," accessed December 24, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ The Saratogian, "Absentees point to Reilly win in 109th State Assembly District," November 13, 2010
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 109 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Patricia Fahy (D) |
