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William Magnarelli
2013 - Present
2027
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William Magnarelli (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 129. He assumed office in 2013. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Magnarelli (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 129. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Magnarelli serves as vice-chair of the minority conference for the New York State Assembly.
Biography
Magnarelli earned his B.A. in history from Syracuse University and his J.D. from Syracuse University Law School.[1] His professional experience includes being a member of Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter and Burnstein Professional Corporation, as an associate with Richard S. Scolaro, Esquire and as an associate of Axenfeld, Webb, Marshall, Bersani and Scolaro. Magnarelli served as a Captain in the United States Army Reserve from 1972-1979.[2]
Magnarelli has served as majority leader of the Syracuse Common Council and as a common councilor for Syracuse, New York.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Magnarelli was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Education Committee
- Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee
- Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee, Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
2021-2022
Magnarelli was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Education Committee
- Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee
- Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee, Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Magnarelli was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Education Committee
- Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee
- Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Education |
| • Local Governments, Chair |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Magnarelli served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Local Governments, Chair |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Education |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Magnarelli served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Local Governments, Chair |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Education |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Magnarelli served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Education |
| • Local Governments, Chair |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Magnarelli served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Education |
| • Ethics and Guidance |
| • Health |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 129
Incumbent William Magnarelli won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 129 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | William Magnarelli (D) | 98.5 | 35,165 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 527 | ||
| Total votes: 35,692 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Magnarelli advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Magnarelli in this election.
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 129
Incumbent William Magnarelli won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 129 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Magnarelli (D) | 99.0 | 24,143 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 235 | ||
| Total votes: 24,378 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Magnarelli advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 129
Incumbent William Magnarelli defeated Edward Weber in the general election for New York State Assembly District 129 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Magnarelli (D / Independence Party) | 71.5 | 34,175 |
 | Edward Weber (R / Conservative Party) | 28.4 | 13,598 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 49 | ||
| Total votes: 47,822 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Magnarelli advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Edward Weber advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Edward Weber advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Magnarelli advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Magnarelli also ran in the 2018 election as a Women's Equality Party and Independence Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 129
Incumbent William Magnarelli defeated Edward Ott and Michael Hunter in the general election for New York State Assembly District 129 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Magnarelli (D) | 73.9 | 26,937 |
| Edward Ott (R) | 21.2 | 7,747 | ||
| Michael Hunter (Conservative Party) | 4.7 | 1,715 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 72 | ||
| Total votes: 36,471 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Magnarelli advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Edward Ott advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Michael Hunter advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 129.
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 William Magnarelli ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 129 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 129 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  William Magnarelli Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent William Magnarelli ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 129 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 129 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | William Magnarelli Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Magnarelli also ran on the Working Families, Independence, and Women's Equality Party tickets.
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 William Magnarelli was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Richard G. Zaccaria was unopposed in the Republican primary. Magnarelli ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets and Zaccaria ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Magnarelli defeated Zaccaria in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Magnarelli Incumbent |
72.1% | 19,788 | |
| Republican | Richard G. Zaccaria | 27.9% | 7,652 | |
| Total Votes | 27,440 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Magnarelli ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 129. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Magnarelli Incumbent |
100% | 35,774 | |
| Total Votes | 35,774 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Magnarelli ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Rick Guy (R) in the general election on November 2.[13][14] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he ran on the Working Families ticket.
| New York State Assembly, District 120 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Magnarelli (D)
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18,915 | |||
| Rick Guy (R) | 11,096 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Magnarelli won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 120, defeating opponent Kristen Rounds (R).
Magnarelli raised $141,849 for his campaign while Rounds raised $0.[15]
| New York State Assembly, District 120 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Magnarelli (D)
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33,668 | |||
| Kristen Rounds (R) | 10,549 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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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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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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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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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Magnarelli's endorsements included the following:[16]
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Personal
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Magnarelli and his wife, Karen, have three children; Lisa, Bill and Ann.[17]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 129 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 129 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Magnarelli,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Magnarelli,” accessed August 1, 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Magnarelli.com, "Endorsements," accessed October 10, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Magnarelli,” accessed August 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brian Kolb (R) |
New York State Assembly District 129 2013-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 120 1999-2013 |
Succeeded by William Barclay (R) |
