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Tony Simone
Tony Simone (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 75. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Simone (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 75. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Tony Simone was born in Queens, New York, and lives in Hell's Kitchen. Simone earned a bachelor's degree in political science and applied economics from Hofstra University in 1994 and a master's degree in public management, public finance, and policy from Columbia University in 2001. His career experience includes working as a legislative aide for state Sen. Catherine Abate and as a legislative aide and director of community outreach for New York City Councilmember Christine Quinn. He was a special assistant in the office of the New York State Comptroller H. Carol McCall, executive vice president of East River Media, deputy director of the northeast regional office for People for the American Way, and director of external affairs for Hudson River Park Friends.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Simone was assigned to the following committees:
- Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Governmental Operations Committee
- Social Services Committee
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 75
Incumbent Tony Simone won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 75 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tony Simone (D / Working Families Party) | 99.1 | 43,531 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 404 | ||
| Total votes: 43,935 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tony Simone advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 75.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tony Simone advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 75.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Simone in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 75
Tony Simone defeated Joseph A. Maffia in the general election for New York State Assembly District 75 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Simone (D) | 84.7 | 36,039 |
 | Joseph A. Maffia (R / Arts and Culture Party) | 15.2 | 6,453 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 78 | ||
| Total votes: 42,570 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 75
Tony Simone defeated Layla Law-Gisiko, Harrison Marks, Christopher LeBron, and Lowell Kern (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 75 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Simone | 38.8 | 4,072 |
 | Layla Law-Gisiko | 27.0 | 2,832 | |
 | Harrison Marks | 18.6 | 1,946 | |
 | Christopher LeBron | 13.3 | 1,390 | |
| Lowell Kern (Unofficially withdrew) | 2.1 | 223 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 26 | ||
| Total votes: 10,489 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joseph A. Maffia advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 75.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Tony Simone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Simone's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I live in Hell’s Kitchen with my fiancé, Jason, and our rescue dog, Radar. I have worked as an advocate, organizer, and in government & not for profits on the West Side for most of the past two decades. I’ve led or worked on fights for tenant and immigrant rights, marriage equality, public safety and accessible green space as a volunteer and when I served as Director of Community Outreach for the New York City Council. Most recently, I’ve been the Director of External Affairs for Friends of Hudson River Park. In my various roles, I directed volunteer relief efforts after Superstorm Sandy, led local initiatives to reduce hate crimes, participated in the NYS fight for marriage equality, and defended tenants from bad landlords. I have also volunteered or been a staff member on many political campaigns.
- Government can be a force for equity, progress, and the improvement of all our lives. (That’s why I’m a Democrat!) Our district has had strong representation over the last fifty years by Assembly Member Gottfried fighting for our district's interests here at home and for progressive values in Albany. I am eager to continue that strong tradition as our next Assembly Member.
- I believe in co-governance. It takes a collaborative approach to find lasting solutions to our most complex problems. That’s how we’ll get things done. As an Assembly Member, I’ll bring everyone to the table, new voices from the city and state, public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and most importantly from the local community. I know I can do all this because I’ve done it before, throughout my career as an organizer and advocate serving the neighborhoods of the West Side.
- I’m not running for this seat for a fancy title. I’m running because I love the community that I’ve lived in, and have served, for over two decades -- from serving on the community board to working for local elected officials and most recently working for Friends of Hudson River Park. I’m best positioned to deliver on the needs of this community because I’m part of the community and know it. That’s why local elected officials like Rep. Jerry Nadler, State Senator Brad Hoylman, and the retiring Assemblymember Dick Gottfried, Council Member Erik Bottcher are supporting me, along with local activists, community leaders, labor unions, and political clubs.
Housing: I support good cause eviction, rent protections for market rate housing, bills to protect tenants, & housing for people who are homeless, low- & middle- income w/o subsidizing developers.
Climate change: NYS needs a radical green agenda. I support public renewable energy, improved mass transit, all electric buildings, and will work to improve water & air quality.
Health care: I will carry on Assemblymember Gottfried’s legacy by being a true advocate & champion for the NY Health Act & support increasing funding for safety net hospitals.
Penn Station: I oppose the current plan, which is more of a real estate plan than a transportation plan. I oppose the use of eminent domain. We need a commitment to examine the possibilities of moving Madison Square Garden and also implementing through-running trains at Penn. See my op-ed on Penn.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 75 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 75 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Richard Gottfried (D) |
New York State Assembly District 75 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
