Steven McLaughlin (New York)
Steven F. McLaughlin (b. October 4, 1963) is a former Republican member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 107 from 2013 to 2018. He resigned his seat in January 2018 to become a Rensselaer County executive.
He previously represented District 108 in the Assembly from 2011 to 2013.
Biography
McLaughlin earned his B.A. from Empire State College, his MBA from the University of Phoenix and a degree in Flight Technology from Florida Institute of Technology. His professional experience includes being trained as a commercial pilot, working as a banker at Citizens Bank and serving as the President/Owner of Dorsai Incorporated. McLaughlin served in the United States Marine Core Reserves from 1988-1991.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banks |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Education |
| • Energy |
| • Racing and Wagering |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McLaughlin served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Children and Families |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Education |
| • Social Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McLaughlin served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Children and Families |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Education |
| • Small Business |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McLaughlin served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Real Property Taxation |
| • Small Business |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
Campaign themes
2014
McLaughlin's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "It’s plain to see Common Core is failing our children and our teachers. I held a public forum in our community, so educators and parents could share what is working with our schools, but more importantly, what isn’t. That’s why I’ve made meaningful education reform a top priority and have called for a repeal of Common Core. In its place, I’ve joined my Assembly Republican colleagues in crafting the Achieving Pupil Preparedness and Launching Excellence (APPLE) Plan. Read more about the APPLE Plan here."
Corruption
- Excerpt: "Simply put, I’m sick of career politicians abusing the public trust and our tax dollars. Your representatives should serve you, not their own selfish interests. It’s why I’ve led the push for real ethics reform. If you’re an elected official convicted of a felony, you shouldn’t receive a taxpayer-funded pension. In addition, I am calling for an independent ethics commission to investigate government corruption and opposing taxpayer-funded political campaigns. You deserve better from your elected officials. I will continue working to make sure you receive it."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Creating jobs remains job number one, and I will continue fighting for policies that stimulate the Capital District economy and get the 850,000 unemployed New Yorkers back to work."
Small businesses
- Excerpt: "Without a doubt, small business owners are the backbone of our communities and the state economy. We’ve seen what skyrocketing taxes and big government stimulus packages deliver for New Yorkers – less money, more debt and staggering unemployment. If we’re going to restore our status as the Empire State and get New Yorkers back to work, we need look no further than to our own neighbors who are operating the mom-and-pop shops and businesses that can make the wheels of our economy turn."
Mandates
- Excerpt: "Albany unfunded mandates are crushing budgets on the local level. Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino notes that for every dollar in revenue by Rensselaer County, 90 cents is already spoken for by unfunded mandates. I’ve introduced legislation that would put a moratorium on unfunded mandates, and will continue to push for the legislature to review the effectiveness of these suffocating cost-drivers."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
Incumbent Steven McLaughlin ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 107 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 107 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Steven McLaughlin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Steven McLaughlin ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 107 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 107 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Steven McLaughlin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
McLaughlin also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets.
2014
NY Assembly
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Philip J. Malone was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Steven McLaughlin was unopposed in the Republican primary. Malone ran on the Working Families Party ticket and McLaughlin ran on the Conservative Party, Independence Party of New York State and SCC-Stop Common Core tickets. McLaughlin defeated Malone in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven McLaughlin Incumbent |
66.4% | 28,479 | |
| Democratic | Philip J. Malone | 33.6% | 14,426 | |
| Total Votes | 42,905 | |||
NY Governor
- See also: New York gubernatorial election, 2014
McLaughlin considered a run for election as Governor of New York in 2014 but did not file by the July 10 deadline.[10]
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
McLaughlin ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 107. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. He defeated Cheryl A. Roberts in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Steven McLaughlin Incumbent |
51.8% | 30,250 | |
| Democratic | Cheryl A. Roberts | 48.2% | 28,140 | |
| Total Votes | 58,390 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
McLaughlin was uncontested in the September 14 Republican primary. McLaughlin defeated incumbent Timothy Gordon (Independence) in the general election on November 2.[14][15]
| New York State Assembly, District 108 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven McLaughlin (R)
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27,324 | |||
| Timothy Gordon (D) | 24,347 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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- EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2017 Environmental Scorecard
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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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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McLaughlin and his wife, Maggie, have two children.
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
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Steven McLaughlin on Facebook
- Steven McLaughlin on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. McLaughlin,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Steve for NY, "On the Issues," accessed October 10, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ 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 Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Post, "Pol running for gov," June 17, 2013
- ↑ 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 Assembly 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Clifford Crouch (R) |
New York Assembly District 107 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Jacob Ashby (R) |
| Preceded by Timothy Gordon |
New York Assembly District 108 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by John T. McDonald, III (D) |
