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Michael Montesano
Michael Montesano (Republican Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 15. He assumed office in 2010. He left office on July 17, 2022.
Montesano (Republican Party, Conservative Party, Libertarian Party, Independence Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 15. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Montesano resigned from the state House on July 17, 2022, to become a district court judge with the New York State Unified Courts.[1]
Biography
Montesano earned his A.A. from Nassau County Community College, his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Saint John's University, and his J.D. from City University of New York Law School at Queens College.[2]
Montesano was a police officer and detective for New York Police Department. His other professional experience includes practicing law, working as a emergency medical technician supervisor and investigator for New York City Emergency Medical Service, an adjunct professor for New York Institute of Technology, and acting village justice for Village Prosecutor Roslyn Harbor. Montesano's other political experience includes serving as president, vice-president, and trustee of North Shore School District Board of Education.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Montesano was assigned to the following committees:
- Codes Committee
- Ethics and Guidance Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee
- Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Montesano was assigned to the following committees:
- Codes Committee
- Ethics and Guidance Committee
- Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Codes |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Ethics and Guidance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Montesano served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Codes |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Ethics and Guidance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Montesano served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Codes |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Housing |
| • Judiciary |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Montesano served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Codes |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Montesano served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Housing |
| • Labor |
| • Oversight, Analysis and Investigation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
Michael Montesano did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Michael Montesano defeated Joseph Sackman III in the general election for New York State Assembly District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Montesano (R / Conservative Party / L / Independence Party) | 55.7 | 36,850 |
 | Joseph Sackman III (D / Working Families Party)  | 44.3 | 29,331 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 66,198 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Joseph Sackman III advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Libertarian primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Joseph Sackman III advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Montesano also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party, Independence Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Michael Montesano defeated Allen Foley in the general election for New York State Assembly District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Montesano (R) | 52.6 | 24,902 |
 | Allen Foley (D) | 47.4 | 22,452 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 47,363 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 15
Allen Foley advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 15 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Allen Foley |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Michael Montesano advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 15 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Montesano |
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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 Michael Montesano defeated Dean E. Hart in the New York State Assembly District 15 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michael Montesano Incumbent |
55.81% | 30,704 | |
| Democratic | Dean E. Hart | 44.19% | 24,309 | |
| Total Votes | 55,013 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Dean E. Hart ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 15 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Dean E. Hart (unopposed) | |
Hart also ran on the Working Families, Independence, and Women's Equality Party tickets.
Incumbent Michael Montesano ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 15 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michael Montesano Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Montesano also ran on the Conservative and Reform 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. Mario Ferone was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Michael Montesano was unopposed in the Republican primary. Montesano also ran on the Conservative Party, Tax Revolt Party (TRP) and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Montesano defeated Ferone in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Montesano Incumbent |
66.7% | 19,672 | |
| Democratic | Mario Ferone | 33.3% | 9,801 | |
| Total Votes | 29,473 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Montesano ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 15. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. He defeated Mario Ferone in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Montesano Incumbent |
59.6% | 27,954 | |
| Democratic | Mario Ferone | 40.4% | 18,951 | |
| Total Votes | 46,905 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Montesano ran unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. He defeated Leon Hart (D) in the general election on November 2.[13][14] In addition to his slot on the Republican Party ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the Independence Party of New York State, the Conservative Party and the Tax Revolt party.
| New York State Assembly, District 15 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Montesano (R)
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21,606 | |||
| Leon Hart (D) | 12,730 | |||
Special election, 2010
Montesano won a special election on February 9, 2010 to replace Robert Walker, who resigned to become chief deputy Nassau County executive.[15]
Montesano defeated Democrat Matthew T. Meng.[16]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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
Presidential preference
2012
Michael Montesano endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[17]
Personal
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As of this writing, Montesano and his wife, Donna, had four children; Amanda, Carmine, Jennifer, and Michael.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "Michael Montesano: July 17, 2022," accessed October 19, 2022
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Montesano,” 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Anton News, "Two Going to Albany," February 5, 2010
- ↑ Hicksville Illustrated News, "Montesano wins special election in NY's 15th AD," February 12, 2010
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces New York Assembly Endorsements," December 9, 2011(Archived)
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 15 2010-2022 |
Succeeded by Jake Blumencranz (R) |
