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Shaun P. Francis
Shaun P. Francis was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 43 of the New York State Senate.
Campaign themes
2016
Francis' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Campaign Finance & Corruption in Albany We can't build a better, stronger future together when our government is stuck in perpetual gridlock and dysfunction. We must keep fighting until we fundamentally reform Albany once-and-for-all. Shaun Francis has a multi-point plan to end the corruption and dysfunction in Albany.
Clean, Safe, Healthy Drinking Water For All Clean water is a right - not a privilege. When the water we drink is no longer safe, our government has failed us. We need real legislative hearings - not political side shows - to find out how the water in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh became contaminated, who is responsible, and how far the contamination has spread - and we need real solutions to prevent this type of contamination from ever happening again, anywhere in New York State. Growing Our Main Streets Our region has wonderful, growing and vibrant downtowns. Whether it is Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Warren Street in Hudson, the revitalized Downtown Troy, or the many other thriving villages and towns, we must work to make sure that we are always improving these social, economic, and employment sectors of our communities. We must find new ways to help small businesses grow so that we can create jobs for middle class families. Rebuild the Modern Infrastructure of Today & Build the Modern Infrastructure of Tomorrow Our infrastructure is literally crumbling beneath our feet. Our roads and bridges are falling apart, and our water supplies are failing because we have not made sound economic investment in these systems. It is time to put people back to work rebuilding our roads and bridges, and bringing our drinking water systems up to modern standards. And we have to look forward to the future. New York State cannot compete in the modern global economy until we connect every resident and every corner of our great state with reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. Quality Public Education Regardless of Zip Code It is long past time to get government out of the classroom and let teachers do what they know how to do best - educate our children and prepare them for tomorrow. We must end the failed Common Core standards, and return our focus to classroom instruction and creative thinking instead of forcing teachers to teach to high-stakes tests. Most importantly, we must work to ensure that the zip code that a child is born in, does not determine her chance for a bright future with a sound education.[1] |
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| —Shaun P. Francis[2] | ||
Elections
2016
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Senate 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 Kathleen A. Marchione defeated Shaun P. Francis and Joseph Levy in the New York State Senate District 43 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Senate, District 43 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kathleen A. Marchione Incumbent |
61.17% | 85,057 | |
| Democratic | Shaun P. Francis | 36.43% | 50,660 | |
| Green Party | Joseph Levy | 2.39% | 3,330 | |
| Total Votes | 139,047 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Shaun P. Francis ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 43 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Senate, District 43 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Shaun P. Francis (unopposed) | |
Francis also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
Incumbent Kathleen A. Marchione ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 43 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Senate, District 43 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kathleen A. Marchione Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Marchione also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets. Joseph Levy ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 43 Green primary.[5][6]
| New York State Senate, District 43 Green Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Green Party | Joseph Levy (unopposed) | |
Recent news
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See also
- New York State Senate
- New York State Senate District 43
- New York State Senate elections, 2016
- New York State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Shaun P. Francis, "Issues," accessed October 13, 2016
- ↑ 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 5.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
