Steven Beard

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Steven Beard

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 27, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Hunter College, 2009

Law

City University of New York Law School, 2012

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Steven Beard (Democratic Party) ran in a special election for the Queens 6th Municipal Court District judge of the New York City Civil Court Queens County. Beard lost in the special Democratic primary on June 27, 2023.

Beard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Steven Beard earned a bachelor's degree from Hunter College in 2009 and a law degree from City University of New York Law School in 2012. Beard's career experience includes working as an attorney.

Elections

2023

See also: Municipal elections in Queens County, New York (2023)

General election

Special general election for New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District

Evelyn Gong defeated William Shanahan in the special general election for New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Evelyn Gong (D)	51.7	20,135
		William Shanahan (R / Conservative Party / Common Sense Party)	47.9	18,632
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	142

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,909
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District

Evelyn Gong defeated John Ciafone and Steven Beard in the special Democratic primary for New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District on June 27, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Evelyn Gong	57.1	7,427
		John Ciafone	21.4	2,788
		Steven Beard	20.9	2,723
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	65

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,003
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. William Shanahan advanced from the special Republican primary for New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. William Shanahan advanced from the special Conservative Party primary for New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Beard in this election.

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Steven Beard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an experienced civil litigator running for Queens Civil Court Judge in the 6th Municipal Court District, which contains the beautiful neighborhoods of College Point, Flushing, Auburndale, Murray Hill, Bayside, Whitestone, Douglaston, Little Neck, Glen Oaks, Oakland Gardens, Fresh Meadows, and Kew Gardens Hills. I graduated from CUNY School of Law in 2012, then located at 65-21 Main Street, right here in Municipal Court District 6. Since 2013, I have been a Civil Courtroom Litigator at a small law office on Francis Lewis Boulevard and 25th Avenue, right here in the district, specializing with small and family-owned businesses, property owners, tenants, and workers. I have litigated matters in NYC Civil Court, New York State Supreme Court, the Appellate Division, the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States Bankruptcy Court, and other judicial and administrative forums in the City of New York and surrounding counties. Having represented a wide plethora of clients, I know to be sensitive to all litigants who may appear before the Court. I have the experience and knowledge in navigating civil procedure, particularly the CPLR, RPAPL, NYC Civil Court Act, and the Uniform Rules, and have prosecuted and defended a variety of civil matters, including landlord-tenant proceedings, employment actions (ie: wage and hour, discrimination), breach of contract, real estate disputes, and business litigation.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am an experienced civil litigator, having practiced law for over 10 years at a law office on Francis Lewis Boulevard, right here in Municipal Court District 6. I am a proud graduate of CUNY School of Law, which, at the time of my graduation, was right here in Municipal Court District 6.
• I have prosecuted and defended a variety of civil matters, including landlord-tenant proceedings, employment actions (ie: wage and hour, discrimination), breach of contract, real estate disputes, personal injury claims, and business litigation.
• I am independent-minded, and will be fair to all litigants and parties who come before the Court.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a candidate for judicial office, I am prohibited from commenting on public policy or any political issues. However, I am committed to an independent and effective administration of justice. I will be dedicated to moving the Court docket efficiently and timely in line with the Standards and Goals of our New York Courts.

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