Ronald Canestrari
Ronald Canestrari (b. May 22, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 106 from 1989 to 2013. Canestrari was also the Majority Leader for the New York State Assembly; vice-chair of Albany City Democratic Committee; and part of the executive committee for Albany County Democratic Committee.
His political experiences also include chair of Cohoes Democratic Committee; mayor for the City of Cohoes; and deputy majority leader for the New York State Assembly.
Biography
Canestrari earned his B.S. from Fordham College and his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. His professional experience includes being enlisted in the United States Army; attorney for the Federal Government; and an attorney for the United States Army.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Canestrari served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Canestrari served on the following committees:
Elections
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Canestrari ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. His is unopposed in the general election on November 2.[2] 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 106 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ronald Canestrari (D)
|
26,583 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Canestrari won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 106. He ran unopposed.
Canestrari raised $214,335 for his campaign.[3]
| New York State Assembly, District 106 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ronald Canestrari (D)
|
37,952 | |||
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, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 106 1989–2013 |
Succeeded by Didi Barrett (D) |
