Toby Ann Stavisky
2023 - Present
2027
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Toby Ann Stavisky (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 11. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Stavisky (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 11. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
She is currently serving as Assistant Democratic Conference Leader for Conference Operations. She previously served as Vice Chair of the Majority Conference, and Assistant Minority Whip from 2003 to 2008.
Biography
Toby Ann Stavisky was born in New York, New York. Stavisky graduated from the Bronx High School of Science. She earned her B.A. from Syracuse University, her M.A. from Queens College, and another M.A. from Hunter College. Her professional experience includes working as district manager for Northeast Queens for the 1980 Census, working in the actuarial department for an insurance company, and as a social studies teacher for New York City High Schools.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Stavisky was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee
- Finance Committee
- Ethics and Internal Governance Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee
2019-2020
Stavisky was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Health Committee
- Ethics and Internal Governance Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stavisky served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Stavisky served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stavisky served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stavisky served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 11
Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky defeated Yiatin Chu in the general election for New York State Senate District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Toby Ann Stavisky (D / Working Families Party) | 54.1 | 56,263 | |
| Yiatin Chu (R / Conservative Party) | 45.4 | 47,208 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 439 | ||
| Total votes: 103,910 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Yiatin Chu advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Yiatin Chu advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Stavisky in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 11
Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky defeated Stefano Forte in the general election for New York State Senate District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Toby Ann Stavisky (D / Working Families Party) | 56.7 | 38,524 | |
| Stefano Forte (R / Conservative Party) | 43.2 | 29,378 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 67,943 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Todd Friedman (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Stefano Forte advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Stefano Forte advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 11.
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 16
Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Toby Ann Stavisky (D) | 98.9 | 65,240 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 716 | ||
| Total votes: 65,956 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 16.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
Stavisky 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 Senate District 16
Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky defeated Vincent Pazienza in the general election for New York State Senate District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Toby Ann Stavisky (D) | 95.0 | 42,816 | |
| Vincent Pazienza (Reform Party) | 4.6 | 2,053 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 213 | ||
| Total votes: 45,082 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 16
Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 16 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Toby Ann Stavisky | |
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Reform Party primary election
Reform Party primary for New York State Senate District 16
Vincent Pazienza advanced from the Reform Party primary for New York State Senate District 16 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Vincent Pazienza | |
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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 Toby Ann Stavisky defeated Carlos G. Giron in the New York State Senate District 16 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Toby Ann Stavisky Incumbent |
77.94% | 52,495 | |
| Republican | Carlos G. Giron | 22.06% | 14,856 | |
| Total Votes | 67,351 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky defeated S.J. Jung in the New York State Senate District 16 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Senate, District 16 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Toby Ann Stavisky Incumbent |
58.93% | 5,690 | |
| Democratic | S.J. Jung | 41.07% | 3,966 | |
| Total Votes | 9,656 | |||
Stavisky also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets.
Carlos G. Giron ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 16 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Senate, District 16 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Carlos G. Giron (unopposed) | |
Giron also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Toby Ann Stavisky defeated S.J. Jung in the Democratic primary. Stavisky also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Stavisky was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Toby Ann Stavisky Incumbent |
58.3% | 5,417 |
| S.J. Jung | 41.7% | 3,880 |
| Total Votes | 9,297 | |
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Stavisky ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 16. She defeated John A. Messer in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. She also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Stavisky defeated J.D. Kim (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Toby Ann Stavisky Incumbent |
76.5% | 43,979 | |
| Republican | J.D. Kim | 23.5% | 13,506 | |
| Total Votes | 57,485 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Toby Ann Stavisky Incumbent |
58.1% | 5,377 |
| John Messer | 41.9% | 3,879 |
| Total Votes | 9,256 | |
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Stavisky defeated two challengers in the September 14 Democratic primary. She defeated Robert Schwartz (C) in the general election.[12][13] Stavisky ran as a member of the Democratic, Working Families and Independence parties.
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 16 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Toby Ann Stavisky (D)
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34,471 | |||
| Robert Schwartz (Conservative) | 5,171 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Toby Ann Stavisky won the election for New York State Senate, District 16 with 51,076 votes.[14][15]
Stavisky raised $230,722 for his campaign.[16]
| New York State Senate, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Toby Ann Stavisky (D)
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51,076 | |||
| Peter A. Koo (R) | 22,482 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2016
Stavisky's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Improving Our Schools As the only Senator from New York City who has taught in the public schools, Toby Stavisky has been a tireless advocate for improving education. She was a strong supporter of New York’s landmark Universal Pre-K program to give all children a shot at success. As a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and the mother of a Bronx Science graduate, she strongly supports preserving the SHSAT exam. She also wrote the law that forced colleges to address domestic violence and stalking by providing incoming students with information on their rights, prevention, penalties and the college’s response to incidents, including assistance for victims. Protecting Working Families Toby Stavisky was a strong supporter of New York’s groundbreaking Paid Family Leave Law, a measure that the Huffington Post described as “the best in the nation.” She proudly backed efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour to ensure that everyone working full-time has a path to the middle class. And she voted to cut middle class taxes to their lowest rate in 70 years. Promoting Civil Rights for all New Yorkers Toby Stavisky represents one of the most diverse legislative districts in the country. She believes everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue the American Dream. As the Ranking Democrat on the Senate Higher Education Committee, she has been a key supporter of the DREAM Act, which would enable undocumented students access to financial aid programs. A longtime defender of a woman’s right to choose, she is proud to be 100% pro-choice and a supporter of legislative efforts to codify Roe v. Wade into New York State Law. She also has consistently supported civil rights legislation for the LGBTQ community, including voting to enact New York State’s marriage equality law.[17] |
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| —Toby Ann Stavisky[18] | ||
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2024
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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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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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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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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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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, Stavisky’s endorsements included the following:[19]
- 32BJ/SEIU
Personal
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Stavisky is widowed with one child.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York State Senate, "About Toby Ann Stavisky," accessed March 18, 2023
- ↑ 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 Senate 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 Senate 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 Senate Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Toby's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Stavisky, "Issues," accessed October 13, 2016
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Liu (D) |
New York State Senate District 11 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
New York State Senate District 16 1999-2023 |
Succeeded by John Liu (D) |
