Julie Killian

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Julie Killian

Tax Revolt Party, Republican Party, Conservative Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 6, 2018

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Julie Killian (Republican Party, Conservative Party, Tax Revolt Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of New York. Killian lost in the general election on November 6, 2018. Killian advanced from the Republican primary on September 13, 2018.

Killian (Republican Party) also ran in a special election to the New York State Senate to represent District 37. Killian lost in the special general election on April 24, 2018.

Killian also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party and Reform Party candidate. She ran on a joint ticket with the gubernatorial nominee, Marcus Molinaro (R).

Killian was previously a 2018 Republican special election candidate for District 37 of the New York State Senate. She was defeated by Shelley Mayer (D) on April 24, 2018. To read more, click here.

Elections

2018

New York Lieutenant Governor election

See also: New York gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of New York

Incumbent Kathy Hochul defeated Julie Killian, Jia Lee, Andrew Hollister, and Michael Volpe in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of New York on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kathy Hochul (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party / Women's Equality Party)	59.6	3,635,340
		Julie Killian (R / Conservative Party / Tax Revolt Party)	36.2	2,207,602
		Jia Lee (G)	1.7	103,946
		Andrew Hollister (L)	1.6	95,033
	Submit photo	Michael Volpe (Serve America Movement Party)	0.9	55,441
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	7,115

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,104,477
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of New York

Incumbent Kathy Hochul defeated Jumaane Williams in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of New York on September 13, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kathy Hochul	53.4	768,029
		Jumaane Williams	46.6	669,068

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,437,097
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of New York

Julie Killian advanced from the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of New York on September 13, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Julie Killian

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Green primary election

Green primary for Lieutenant Governor of New York

Jia Lee advanced from the Green primary for Lieutenant Governor of New York on September 13, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Jia Lee

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of New York

Andrew Hollister advanced from the Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of New York on April 20, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Andrew Hollister (L)

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Special State Senate election

NY Senate District 37

See also: New York state legislative special elections, 2018 and New York State Senate District 37 special election, 2018

A special election for the position of New York State Senate District 37 was held on April 24, 2018.

The seat was left vacant after the resignation of George Latimer (D). Latimer resigned on January 1, 2018, to become a Westchester County executive.

Shelley Mayer (D) defeated Julie Killian (R) in the special election. For more information on this special election, including what it meant for partisan control of the state Senate and the factions within the New York Democratic Party, click here.

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 George Latimer defeated Julia P. Killian in the New York State Senate District 37 general election.

New York State Senate, District 37 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	George Latimer Incumbent	55.69%	73,116
	Republican	Julia P. Killian	44.31%	58,164
Total Votes				131,280
Source: New York Board of Elections

Incumbent George Latimer ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 37 Democratic primary.

New York State Senate, District 37 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	George Latimer Incumbent (unopposed)

Latimer also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets.
Julia P. Killian ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 37 Republican primary.

New York State Senate, District 37 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Julia P. Killian  (unopposed)

Killian also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets.

Campaign themes

2018

Killian's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	The high cost of living, working and raising a family in New York State is forcing thousands of New Yorkers to flee to more affordable parts of the country. I will bring a fresh perspective and fight every single day as your Senator to make Westchester a safe and affordable place where opportunities abound for all Westchester families. Below is a small sample of some of the ideas I have. If you want to know more please call or email! AFFORDABILITY In Westchester, our property taxes are among the highest in the country. There are things we can do in state government that will directly affect your property taxes: When elected, I will fight to: CHANGE the school aid formula so Westchester gets its fair share. Right now we get the LOWEST per student school aid in the state. MOVE Medicaid back to the state level from the county level. New York is one of the few states that pays for a portion of Medicaid at the county level. MAKE the property tax cap permanent. It has saved taxpayers $23 billion since 2012. INSTITUTE a tax cap on the state budget. STOP the corruption tax by strengthening and enforcing ethics laws and requiring conflict of interest statements for every Legislator and State contract. This was my first official act when I joined the Rye City Council in June 2012 after a corruption scandal. OPPORTUNITY Countless studies highlight the fact that New York has one of the worst business climates in the nation. We must create a more hospitable environment for small and medium sized businesses, as they are the backbone of our economy and create the jobs our citizens need to thrive. When elected, I will fight to: PROHIBIT state agencies from fining small businesses for first violations unless public health or safety is jeopardized. STREAMLINE occupational licensing and the permitting process for opening new businesses and growing existing businesses. EXPAND Career and Technical Education (CTE) high schools beyond New York City to offer pathways to career success for those who may not be interested in a four-year college. AMEND tax code to ensure 529 plans get the same tax treatment at the state level that federal law provides to make education more affordable. ADVOCATE on behalf of families and service providers in the OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) system to make sure new procedures provide more access, more services and more reimbursement not less. EXPAND education and job opportunities for developmentally disabled and autistic students and adults. SECURITY The first obligation of any government is the safety and security of its citizens. We must all work together to keep our children and families safe. When elected, I will fight to: PASS a new law that reclassifies school shootings as acts of Domestic Terrorism. SUPPORT legislation that provides funding for local school districts to invest in security equipment and school resource officers to help secure school infrastructure. SUPPORT common sense gun laws including universal background checks, banning bump stocks and fully-automatic assault weapons, and raising the age to buy a firearm to 21. PROTECT families by supporting proposals that would keep guns out of the wrong hands, including the Extreme Risk Protection Order bill, which would make it possible for families and law enforcement to remove firearms from loved ones who could be a danger to themselves or others, and making permanent Kendra’s Law, which grants judges the authority to issue orders that require people who meet certain criteria to regularly undergo psychiatric treatment. ESTABLISH a research institute that will look at the myriad causes of gun violence. PROTECT women, children and any vulnerable New Yorkers by fighting for legislation that would promote greater accountability for harassment issues and prohibit confidentiality agreements unless the victim requests that his or her identity be kept private. COMBAT heroin, opioid and substance abuse crisis with more funding at local and county level for proven prevention programs, education efforts for teens, parents and school and medical professionals. I have a specific plan on this coming out soon! FIGHT to make Fetanyl a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance (like heroin) so dealers can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Currently, the NYS Assembly will not pass this change. FUND early intervention and prevention efforts in our elementary schools focused on educating parents, training teachers and working with students so that kids don’t turn to drugs and alcohol when they are facing challenges. FUND after school programs in underserved areas to keep our kids busy and more importantly expose them to sports, art, music and STEM programs. ENVIRONMENT Our district includes some of the most beautiful natural resources in the country, including the Long Island Sound and the Hudson River. Clean water, clean air and open space should be the right of every citizen. The stewardship of our environment is a great responsibility; what we do, or do not do, will impact generations to come. When elected, I will fight to: ENSURE adequate funding for the environmental protection measures, including the Environmental Protection Fund and the Clean Water Infrastructure Act. MEET renewable energy goals of 50 percent generation by 2030. This is particularly critical in light of the recent, extensive power outages the region experienced, as well as the closing of Indian Point, which is responsible for 25 percent of the energy Westchester residents consume. INCORPORATE climate change science into emergency response plans to ensure we are prepared for future disasters such as Superstorm Sandy. BUILD RESILIENCY by supporting our local municipalities and County and help fund efforts to address coastal erosion and flood mitigation and manage our wetlands. ADVOCATE for continued engagement with the NYC Billion Oyster Project to bring it to Westchester. Worked with Rye City officials and our local middle school to bring a program to our local harbor, the first of its kind in Westchester. Oysters filter an average of 50 gallons of water each day.	”
—Julie Killian’s campaign website (2018)

2016

Killian's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	Term Limits Julie Killian is a staunch advocate for imposing term limits in Albany. She knows it is one of the best tools we have to clean up corruption. Julie believes in a true citizen legislature in which qualified New Yorkers serve in Albany and then return to private life. Economic Growth New York needs to attract business again -- period. We can’t tax families any more. We’re already the highest taxed state in America. We need to grow revenue, and that means becoming a business-friendly state again. Without good paying, career oriented jobs, we’re going to keep losing friends and families to other states, further eroding the tax base. We need across the board tax cuts and common sense regulatory reforms. We simply can’t compete today with other states who tax and regulate far less than we do. Our small businesses are the backbone of our local economy and we need to ensure they can continue to operate and create jobs. Ethics Reform Julie’s reform platform includes state term limits and stripping elected officials of their pensions when convicted of crimes stemming from abuse of their office. End defined benefit pensions for elected officials and transition to 401-k-type defined contribution plans -- just like the rest of us have. Today’s pension system wrongly encourages elected leaders to turn into career politicians. Ending the 'Three-Men-in-a-Room' budget process. Give every state legislator a real say in the budget process while creating transparency in government by demanding livestreaming of New York State Senate and Assembly sessions. Education We must fix the state’s school aid formula for all of Westchester. It’s unconscionable that kids in Yonkers don’t have JV sports, art or music. Julie will demand the school aid we deserve, mandate relief and pension reforms so that our schools and local governments stop getting shortchanged and are better able to manage their costs. Before Common Core was instituted by the Obama Administration, New York had been developing a world-class state curriculum now known as 'The Lost Curriculum.' We should finish developing that curriculum -- again, with the input of parents and teachers -- while incorporating what we learned from the Common Core experiment. The goal must be clear: Preparing New York students to meet their human potential and compete and prosper in the modern economy. Tax and Mandate Relief Julie has long supported New York’s property tax cap -- but only if it comes with the promised mandate relief that has yet to materialize. School districts are being forced to spend more and more on unfunded state mandates, while at the same time they are limited in the amount of new revenue they can raise. This broken promise from Albany is having a very real and detrimental affect on Westchester schools. As state senator, Julie will demand that any tax cap extension come with significant mandate reform.	”
—Julie Killian

See also

• Lieutenant Governor of New York
• New York gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
• New York State Senate
• New York State Senate District 37
• New York state legislative special elections, 2018
• New York State Legislature

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