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Ruth Hassell-Thompson
Ruth Hassell-Thompson is a former Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing District 36 from 2001 to July 2016. She resigned after she was appointed as special adviser for policy and community affairs of New York State Homes and Community Renewal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).[1]
While in office, Hassell-Thompson served as state Senate minority conference vice-chair and as majority caucus leader. Hassell-Thompson was a member/president/acting mayor of the Mount Vernon City Council in 1993.
Biography
Hassell-Thompson graduated from Bronx Community College. Her professional experience includes being the president/CEO of Whart Development Company, Incorporated, a consultant for the National Office Managers and Comptrollers Association, the founding president/CEO of The Gathering, and a consultant for Automotive Consultant, Incorporated. She has also worked as a Nurse/Consultant from Mount Vernon Hospital from 1963 to 1998.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hassell-Thompson served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Crime Victims, Crime and Correction |
| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hassell-Thompson served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Crime Victims, Crime and Correction |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hassell-Thompson served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Crime Victims, Crime and Correction |
| • Ethics, Co-Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hassell-Thompson served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Crime Victims, Crime and Correction |
| • Housing, Construction, and Community Development |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Ruth Hassell-Thompson defeated Crystal Collins in the Democratic primary, while Robert Diamond was unopposed in the Republican primary. Collins also ran on the Independence Party of New York State ticket and Diamond also ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Hassell-Thompson defeated Diamond and Collins (IND) in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Ruth Hassell-Thompson Incumbent |
87.7% | 37,166 | |
| Republican | Robert L. Diamond | 5.6% | 2,388 | |
| None | Blank | 4.7% | 2,012 | |
| Independence | Crystal Collins | 1.8% | 766 | |
| None | Scattering | 0.1% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 42,359 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Ruth Hassell-Thompson Incumbent |
83.9% | 9,807 |
| Crystal Collins | 16.1% | 1,876 |
| Total Votes | 11,683 | |
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Hassell-Thompson ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 36. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012 and defeated Robert L. Diamond (C) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruth Hassell-Thompson Incumbent |
97.7% | 86,733 | |
| Conservative | Robert Diamond | 2.3% | 2,020 | |
| Total Votes | 88,753 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Hassell-Thompson ran in the 2010 election for New York State Senate District 36. She defeated Crystal Wade in the Democratic primary. She defeated Robert Diamond (R) in the November 2 general election.[9][10] She ran as a member of the Democratic and Working Families party.
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 36 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ruth Hassell-Thompson (D)
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47,113 | |||
| Robert Diamond (R) | 1,907 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Ruth Hassell-Thompson won the election for New York State Senate, District 36 with 82,322 votes.[11][12]
Hassell-Thompson raised $68,845 for her campaign.[13]
| New York State Senate, District 36 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ruth Hassell-Thompson (D)
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82,322 | |||
| Curtis Brooks (R) | 2,835 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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- EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2016 Environmental Scorecard
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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2014
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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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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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Personal
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Hassell-Thompson is widowed and has two children.
Recent news
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See also
- New York State Senate
- Senate 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 via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ auburnpub.com, "Cuomo appoints NY Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson to administration post," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Ruth Hassell-Thompson's Biography," accessed November 5, 2023
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 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 Senate 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 Senate Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Ruth's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
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New York State Senate District 36 2001–2016 |
Succeeded by NA |
