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Thomas Sullivan (New York State Assembly District 23)
Thomas Sullivan (Republican Party, Conservative Party, Common Sense Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 23. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Sullivan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Thomas Sullivan was born in New York, New York. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1993 to 2023. He earned a bachelor's degree from Mount Saint Mary's University in 1993, a graduate degree from Mount Saint Mary's University in 1996, and a graduate degree from the United States Army War College in 2018. His career experience includes working as a financial consultant.[1]
Sullivan has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- American Legion
- 77th Infantry Division Reserve Officers Association
- Knights of Columbus
- Ancient Order of The Hibernians
- Kiwanis
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 23
Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato defeated Thomas Sullivan in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D / We the People Party) | 51.6 | 24,235 |
 | Thomas Sullivan (R / Conservative Party / Common Sense Party)  | 48.2 | 22,667 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 92 | ||
| Total votes: 46,994 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Thomas Sullivan (Secure Border Party)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sullivan in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 23
Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato defeated Thomas Sullivan in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D / We the People Party) | 50.0 | 16,185 |
| Thomas Sullivan (R / Conservative Party) | 49.9 | 16,170 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 32,375 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 15
Incumbent Joseph Addabbo defeated Thomas Sullivan in the general election for New York State Senate District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joseph Addabbo (D) | 58.2 | 68,829 |
| Thomas Sullivan (R / Conservative Party / Save Our City Party) | 41.7 | 49,306 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 109 | ||
| Total votes: 118,244 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph Addabbo advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 15.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 15.
Libertarian primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joseph Addabbo (L)
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 15
Incumbent Joseph Addabbo defeated Thomas Sullivan in the general election for New York State Senate District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Addabbo (D) | 64.1 | 46,968 |
| Thomas Sullivan (R) | 35.8 | 26,281 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 73,309 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 15
Incumbent Joseph Addabbo advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 15 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Addabbo (Write-in) | 100.0 | 13 |
| Total votes: 13 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 15
Thomas Sullivan defeated Slawomir Platta in the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 15 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Sullivan | 67.8 | 3,377 |
 | Slawomir Platta | 32.2 | 1,602 | |
| Total votes: 4,979 | |||
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Endorsements
Sullivan's endorsements included the New York State Court Officer's Association, Angelo Graci Republican Club, Nathan Advisors, Jewish Press, Congressman Peter King, Congressman Lee Zeldin, former Congressman Bob Turner, and the New York City Fire Marshal Benevolent Association.[2][3][4]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Thomas Sullivan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sullivan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- With over three decades of experience in the financial services field, Thomas is as comfortable working with federal and state regulators as he is with business owners and families planning for their future. He has been on the front lines in helping his employers respond to crises ranging from the devastating loss of 107 office mates and colleagues on September 11 to the challenges facing his clients during the Dot-com bubble 2000-2002, and the nation’s financial crisis in 2007-2008. Thomas will work to address the high cost of living and quality of life issues that his clients and our neighbors say could drive them out of New York.
- Thomas is a 30-year military veteran who has been responsible for the “Good Order & Discipline,” and welfare of as many as 7,300 soldiers and civilian employees. He has commanded Soldiers at the detachment, company, battalion, and brigade echelons during three combat deployments. He retired from service in June 1, 2023 at the rank of Colonel serving as the Deputy Commanding Officer at the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command Headquartered in Des Moines, IA
- One of seven sons of a retired New York City Police Detective and a Nurse, Thomas grew up working in the family’s restaurant (Brennan & Carr) in Brooklyn. He eventually opened a restaurant (Brennan & Carr) in Rockville Centre, NY where he employed 15-20 people. Thomas also handles all matters related to taxes, banking, insurance, licensing, legal matters and bill payments of the 86 year old family business. Thomas has a deep knowledge and personal understanding of the struggles of small business owners and the impact that high taxes and burdensome regulations pose to their success.
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2022
Thomas Sullivan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Thomas Sullivan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 11, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on October 3, 2018
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on October 31, 2018
- ↑ Facebook, "Sullivan for State Senate on October 6, 2018," accessed October 8, 2018
