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Victor Pichardo
Victor Pichardo (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 86. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on September 10, 2021.
Pichardo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 86. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Pichardo resigned on September 10, 2021, to focus on his family.[1]
Biography
Pichardo earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University at Buffalo in 2007.[2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Pichardo was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee, Chair
- Higher Education Committee
- Housing Committee
- Social Services Committee
- Small Business Committee
2019-2020
Pichardo was assigned to the following committees:
- Cities Committee
- Housing Committee
- Real Property Taxation Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Social Services Committee
- Small Business Committee
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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| • Cities |
| • Higher Education |
| • Housing |
| • Real Property Taxation |
| • Small Business |
| • Social Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pichardo served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Cities |
| • Higher Education |
| • Housing |
| • Real Property Taxation |
| • Small Business |
| • Social Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 86
Incumbent Victor Pichardo defeated Lorraine Zeigler in the general election for New York State Assembly District 86 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Victor Pichardo (D) | 87.7 | 25,338 |
| Lorraine Zeigler (R) | 12.0 | 3,471 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 70 | ||
| Total votes: 28,879 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Victor Pichardo advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Lorraine Zeigler advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
Conservative Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jose Marte (Conservative Party)
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Pichardo also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 86
Incumbent Victor Pichardo defeated Ariel Rivera-Diaz and Jose Marte in the general election for New York State Assembly District 86 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Victor Pichardo (D) | 95.7 | 18,813 |
 | Ariel Rivera-Diaz (R) | 3.8 | 748 | |
| Jose Marte (Conservative Party) | 0.5 | 96 | ||
| Total votes: 19,657 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Victor Pichardo advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ariel Rivera-Diaz advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Jose Marte advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 86.
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 Victor Pichardo defeated Jose Marte in the New York State Assembly District 86 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 86 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Victor Pichardo Incumbent |
97.77% | 23,196 | |
| Conservative | Jose Marte | 2.23% | 530 | |
| Total Votes | 23,726 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Victor Pichardo defeated Hector Ramirez in the New York State Assembly District 86 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 86 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Victor Pichardo Incumbent |
66.90% | 2,795 | |
| Democratic | Hector Ramirez | 33.10% | 1,383 | |
| Total Votes | 4,178 | |||
Pichardo also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
Jose Marte ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 86 Conservative primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 86 Conservative Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Conservative | Jose Marte (unopposed) | |
2014
- 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. Incumbent Victor Pichardo defeated Hector Ramirez in the Democratic primary, while Rene Santos was unopposed in the Republican primary. Jose Marte ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Pichardo also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Pichardo defeated Santos and Marte in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Victor Pichardo Incumbent |
95.1% | 7,853 | |
| Republican | Rene Santos | 3.8% | 315 | |
| Conservative | Jose Marte | 1.1% | 90 | |
| Total Votes | 8,258 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Victor Pichardo Incumbent |
50% | 1,888 |
| Hector Ramirez | 50% | 1,886 |
| Total Votes | 3,774 | |
2013
Pichardo won election in a special election for New York State Assembly District 86. The seat was vacant following Rep. Nelson Castro's (D) resignation amidst a bribery scandal. Pichardo defeated six others in an open primary, which took place on September 10 and defeated Rene Santos (R) and Jose Marte (L) in the special election, which took place no November 5.[10][11][12][13][14]
| New York State Assembly, District 86, Special Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Victor Pichardo |
95.4% | 7,174 | |
| Republican | Rene Santos | 3.2% | 243 | |
| Libertarian | Jose Marte | 1.4% | 103 | |
| Total Votes | 7,520 | |||
| New York State Assembly, District 86 Democratic Primary, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Victor Pichardo |
23.4% | 1,250 |
| Hector Ramirez | 22.1% | 1,178 |
| Yudelka Tapia | 20% | 1,066 |
| Haile Rivera | 13.3% | 708 |
| Melanie Johnson | 9.3% | 499 |
| Elizabeth Ortiz | 8.3% | 442 |
| Keny Nunez | 3.7% | 197 |
| Total Votes | 5,340 | |
Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Pichardo's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Tenants Rights And Affordable Housing Like many of our neighbors in the 86th Assembly District, my family and I have experienced the challenge of securing and retaining safe, adequate and affordable housing. I know firsthand how important preserving - and expanding - affordable and public housing options are for working families. Employment And Job Creation With such a great number of Bronxites in the 86th Assembly District facing unemployed or struggling to make ends meet, I know that it is essential to find different avenues to connect businesses that are hiring with those members of our community who are looking for work. Public Safety It is necessary for our community to be engaged with our local precincts and law enforcement agencies. I believe our district can be safer and stronger if we expand accessibility to our precincts' community affairs divisions and community precinct councils. Education As someone who is a product of the public education system here in New York, having attended MS 143, DeWitt Clinton High School and SUNY Buffalo, I am well aware that our students are not always receiving the resources they need to have a well-rounded, quality education. I know that a good education is the most important building block to a bright future, not just for our children but for our community as a whole. Immigration The promise of the American Dream is the foundation of this country. I am proud of the variety of cultures and identities that make our district unique and vivacious, so I will work hard to support those members of our community who want to become citizens of this great country.[15] |
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| —Victor Pichardo[16] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2021
In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2017
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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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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Pichardo's endorsements included the following:[17]
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ BronxTimes, "Bronx lawmaker resigns from state Assembly," August 14, 2021
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Pichardo," accessed August 5, 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
- ↑ nydailynews.com, "Gov. Cuomo opts against special election for open Bronx Assembly seat," April 26, 2013
- ↑ newyork.cbslocal.com, "State Assembly - District 86 - Dem Primary," September 10, 2013
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedlist - ↑ vote.nyc.ny.us, "Official Democratic primary results," accessed December 11, 2013
- ↑ vote.nyc.ny.us, "Official election results," accessed December 11, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Victor Pichardo for Assembly, "Issues," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Victor Pichardo for Assembly, "Endorsements," accessed October 9, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Nelson Castro (D) |
New York Assembly District 86 November 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Yudelka Tapia (D) |
