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Jeffrey Dinowitz
1994 - Present
2027
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Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 81. He assumed office in 1994. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Dinowitz (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 81. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Dinowitz's other political experience includes being a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, a district leader of the Bronx Democratic Party, a member of the Bronx area Policy Board #7, a committeeman for the Democratic State Committee, a delegate to the Democratic Judicial Convention and a member of District Council 37.
Biography
Dinowitz earned his B.A. from Herbert Lehman College, City University of New York and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.[1] Dinowitz's professional experience includes being an administrative law judge for the State of New York, working as an employee of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, working as an attorney for New York City Comptroller's office and as an assistant counsel for the New York State Assembly.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Dinowitz was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, Chair |
| • Election Law |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dinowitz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Judiciary |
| • Health |
| • Election Law |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Dinowitz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection, Chair |
| • Election Law |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dinowitz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging, Chair |
| • Election Law |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dinowitz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Election Law |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
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 81
Incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz defeated Nicole Torres and Alan Reed in the general election for New York State Assembly District 81 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeffrey Dinowitz (D) | 80.9 | 37,818 |
| Nicole Torres (R) | 15.9 | 7,443 | ||
| Alan Reed (Conservative Party) | 3.0 | 1,395 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 46,774 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 81
Incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz defeated George Diaz in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 81 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Dinowitz | 63.5 | 10,325 |
| George Diaz | 36.2 | 5,889 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 49 | ||
| Total votes: 16,263 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Nicole Torres advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 81.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Alan Reed advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 81.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Dinowitz also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party and Women's Equality Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 81
Incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz defeated Alan Reed in the general election for New York State Assembly District 81 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Dinowitz (D) | 87.4 | 29,757 |
| Alan Reed (R) | 12.4 | 4,209 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 73 | ||
| Total votes: 34,039 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 81
Incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 81 on September 13, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 81
Alan Reed advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 81 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Alan Reed | |
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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 Jeffrey Dinowitz defeated Alan H. Reed in the New York State Assembly District 81 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 81 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jeffrey Dinowitz Incumbent |
91.74% | 33,431 | |
| Conservative | Alan H. Reed | 8.26% | 3,010 | |
| Total Votes | 36,441 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 81 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 81 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey Dinowitz Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Dinowitz also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets. Alan H. Reed ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 81 Conservative primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 81 Conservative Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Conservative | Alan H. Reed (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 Jeffrey Dinowitz was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Alan H. Reed ran on the Conservative Party ticket. James W. Lapin was removed from the ballot before the Republican primary. Dinowitz also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Dinowitz defeated Reed in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeffrey Dinowitz Incumbent |
90.9% | 15,385 | |
| Conservative | Alan H. Reed | 9.1% | 1,543 | |
| Total Votes | 16,928 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Dinowitz ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 81. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. He defeated Judith Kunz in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeffrey Dinowitz Incumbent |
93% | 32,251 | |
| Conservative | Judith Kunz | 7% | 2,434 | |
| Total Votes | 34,685 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Dinowitz ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Joseph McLaughlin (R) in the general election on November 2. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he ran on the Working Families ticket.[12][13]
| New York State Assembly, District 81 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)
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16,660 | |||
| Joseph McLaughlin (R) | 4,915 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Dinowitz won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 81, defeating opponent Jeffrey Klapper (C).[14][15]
Dinowitz raised $74,869 for his campaign while Klapper raised $0.[16]
| New York State Assembly, District 81 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)
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28,702 | |||
| Jeffrey Klapper (C) | 1,271 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign donors
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2018
2016
Dinowitz won re-election to the New York State Assembly in 2016. During that election cycle, Dinowitz raised a total of $106,027.
| New York State Assembly 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Jeffrey Dinowitz's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| 1199 Seiu United Health Care Workers | $8,500 | |||
| New York State Trial Lawyers Association | $4,400 | |||
| New York State United Teachers | $4,400 | |||
| Integrated Health Administrative Services | $4,400 | |||
| Solvey, Alexander | $4,400 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $106,027 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014
Dinowitz won re-election to the New York State Assembly in 2014. During that election cycle, Dinowitz raised a total of $75,275.
| New York State Assembly 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jeffrey Dinowitz's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| New York State Trial Lawyers Association | $4,100 | |||
| 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers New Jersey Division | $4,100 | |||
| Garelik, Neal C | $4,100 | |||
| Enterprise Holdings | $4,000 | |||
| Hunts Point Co-Op Market, Inc. | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $75,275 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Dinowitz won re-election to the New York State Assembly in 2012. During that election cycle, Dinowitz raised a total of $97,444.
| New York State Assembly 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jeffrey Dinowitz's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| New York State Funeral Directors Association | $3,500 | |||
| New York State United Teachers | $2,750 | |||
| Hollander, Steven E | $2,500 | |||
| New York State Trial Lawyers | $2,500 | |||
| Katsikoumbas, Stefanos | $2,500 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $97,444 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
In 2010, Dinowitz received $79,824 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[17]
| New York State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jeffrey Dinowitz's campaign in 2010 | |
| New York State United Teachers | $3,800 |
| New York State Trial Lawyers | $3,000 |
| 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East | $2,500 |
| Katsikoumbas, Stefanos | $2,500 |
| Tosellet, Gilles | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $79,824 |
2008
In the 2008 election, Dinowitz raised a total of $74,869.[18]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| New York State Trial Lawyers | $4,800 |
| 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East | $3,800 |
| Katsikoumbas, Christina | $2,500 |
| Katsikoumbas, Dimitrios | $2,000 |
| New York Coalition Quality Assisted Living/NYCQAL | $2,000 |
| New York State Funeral Directors Association | $2,000 |
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2020
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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
2012
In 2012, Dinowitz’s endorsements included the following:[19]
- 32BJ/SEIU
Personal
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Dinowitz and his wife, Sylvia Gottlieb, have two children; Kara and Eric.[20]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from the New York State Assembly
- Profile from Open States
- Jeffrey Dinowitz on Facebook
- Jeffrey Dinowitz on Twitter
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Dinowitz,” 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Campaign contributions," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Dinowitz,” accessed August 1, 2014
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New York Assembly District 81 1994–present |
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