Thomas McKevitt
Thomas 'Tom' McKevitt is a former Republican member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 17 from 2006 to 2018. He resigned his seat in January 2018 to join the Nassau County Legislature. McKevitt served as assistant minority leader pro tempore.
Biography
McKevitt earned his B.A. from Hofstra University and his J.D. from Hofstra Law School.[1] His professional experience includes being a deputy town attorney for Hempstead, an intern for New York State Attorneys General Office and New York State Supreme Court Justice Marvin Segal and a staff member to New York State Senator Kemp Hannon and United States Senator Alfonse DAmato.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Codes |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Election Law |
| • Local Governments |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McKevitt served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Codes |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Election Law |
| • Local Governments |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McKevitt served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Codes |
| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Election Law |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Governments |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKevitt served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| • Election Law |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Governments |
| • Mental Health |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKevitt served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Mental Health |
| • Small Business |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Thomas McKevitt defeated Matthew W. Malin in the New York State Assembly District 17 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas McKevitt Incumbent |
62.65% | 35,953 | |
| Democratic | Matthew W. Malin | 37.35% | 21,434 | |
| Total Votes | 57,387 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Matthew W. Malin ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 17 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 17 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Matthew W. Malin (unopposed) | |
Malin also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets.
Incumbent Thomas McKevitt ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 17 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 17 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Thomas McKevitt Incumbent (unopposed) | |
McKevitt also ran on the Conservative, Independence, Reform, and TRP-Tax Revolt 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. Jonathan Clarke was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Thomas McKevitt was unopposed in the Republican primary. McKevitt also ran on the Conservative Party, Tax Revolt Party (TRP) and Independence Party of New York State tickets. McKevitt defeated Clarke in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas McKevitt Incumbent |
69.1% | 19,912 | |
| Democratic | Jonathan Clarke | 30.9% | 8,887 | |
| Total Votes | 28,799 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
McKevitt ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 17. 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 Kevin C. Brady in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas McKevitt Incumbent |
57.4% | 27,114 | |
| Democratic | Kevin C. Brady | 42.6% | 20,138 | |
| Total Votes | 47,252 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
McKevitt ran unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. He defeated Thomas Devaney (D) in the general election on November 2.[12][13] 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 and the Conservative Party.
| New York State Assembly, District 17 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas McKevitt (R)
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24,766 | |||
| Thomas Devaney (D) | 15,060 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, McKevitt won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 17, defeating opponent John Pinto (D).[14][15]
McKevitt raised $47,827 for his campaign while Pinto raised $17,915.[16]
| New York State Assembly, District 17 2008 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas McKevitt (R)
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31,803 | |||
| John Pinto (D) | 23,321 | |||
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2017
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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Personal
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McKevitt is married to his wife, Samantha.
Recent news
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See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Thomas McKevitt on Facebook
- Thomas McKevitt on LinkedIn
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. McKevitt,” 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
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| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 17 2006–2018 |
Succeeded by John Mikulin (R) |
