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Robert Rolison
Robert Rolison (Republican Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 39. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Rolison (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 39. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Robert Rolison was born in and lives in Poughkeepsie, New York. Rolison's career experience includes working in the patrol division of the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Rolison was mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie and a member of the Dutchess County Legislature.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 39
Incumbent Robert Rolison defeated Yvette Valdés Smith in the general election for New York State Senate District 39 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Rolison (R / Conservative Party) | 50.7 | 75,594 |
 | Yvette Valdés Smith (D / Working Families Party)  | 49.3 | 73,520 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 63 | ||
| Total votes: 149,177 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Yvette Valdés Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 39.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Rolison advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 39.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert Rolison advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 39.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Yvette Valdés Smith advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 39.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rolison in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 39
Robert Rolison defeated Julie Shiroishi in the general election for New York State Senate District 39 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Rolison (R) | 53.1 | 58,132 |
 | Julie Shiroishi (D / Working Families Party) | 46.9 | 51,394 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 109,556 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Julie Shiroishi advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 39.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jamie Cheney (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Robert Rolison advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 39.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Julie Shiroishi advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 39.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jamie Cheney (Working Families Party)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Robert Rolison did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Robert Rolison did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Senate District 39 |
Officeholder New York State Senate District 39 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by James Skoufis (D) |
New York State Senate District 39 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
