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Jose Rivera
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
New York State Assembly District 77
New York State Assembly District 78
Successor: George Alvarez
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Last election

June 28, 2022

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Jose Rivera (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 78. He assumed office on January 1, 2001. He left office on January 1, 2023.

Rivera (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 78. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022.

He has served as deputy majority whip and as assistant majority whip.

Rivera previously served as a New York state representative representing the 77th district from 1983 to 1987 and the 78th district from 2001-2023. Rivera was a council member for District 15 of the New York City Council from 1987 to 2000.[1]

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Rivera was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Rivera was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

New York committee assignments, 2017
• Aging
• Agriculture
• Insurance
• Small Business

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rivera served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rivera served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rivera served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rivera served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2022

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 78

George Alvarez defeated Michael Dister in the general election for New York State Assembly District 78 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of George Alvarez
George Alvarez (D)
 
80.8
 
9,059
Image of Michael Dister
Michael Dister (R)
 
19.1
 
2,140
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
17

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,216
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 78

George Alvarez defeated incumbent Jose Rivera and Emmanuel Martinez in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 78 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of George Alvarez
George Alvarez
 
47.1
 
1,923
Image of Jose Rivera
Jose Rivera
 
28.1
 
1,147
Image of Emmanuel Martinez
Emmanuel Martinez Candidate Connection
 
24.2
 
988
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.6
 
24

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,082
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Dister advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 78.

2020

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 78

Incumbent Jose Rivera defeated Michael Dister in the general election for New York State Assembly District 78 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jose Rivera
Jose Rivera (D)
 
86.7
 
25,920
Image of Michael Dister
Michael Dister (R) Candidate Connection
 
11.9
 
3,560
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.4
 
410

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 29,890
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 78

Incumbent Jose Rivera defeated Francisco Spies in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 78 on June 23, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jose Rivera
Jose Rivera
 
83.1
 
5,803
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Francisco Spies
 
15.0
 
1,049
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.9
 
134

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,986
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Dister advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 78.

2018

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 78

Incumbent Jose Rivera defeated Michael Walters in the general election for New York State Assembly District 78 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jose Rivera
Jose Rivera (D)
 
93.3
 
17,212
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Michael Walters (R)
 
6.6
 
1,209
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
23

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 18,444
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 78

Incumbent Jose Rivera advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 78 on September 13, 2018.

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Jose Rivera

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 78

Michael Walters advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 78 on September 13, 2018.

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Michael Walters

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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 Jose Rivera defeated Luana G. Malavolta and William Sullivan in the New York State Assembly District 78 general election.[2][3]

New York State Assembly, District 78 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jose Rivera Incumbent 93.44% 21,915
     Republican Luana G. Malavolta 5.00% 1,172
     Conservative William Sullivan 1.56% 366
Total Votes 23,453
Source: New York Board of Elections


Incumbent Jose Rivera defeated Ischia J. Bravo in the New York State Assembly District 78 Democratic primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jose Rivera Incumbent 65.36% 2,236
     Democratic Ischia J. Bravo 34.64% 1,185
Total Votes 3,421


Rivera also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Luana G. Malavolta ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 78 Republican primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 78 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Luana G. Malavolta  (unopposed)

William Sullivan ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 78 Conservative primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 78 Conservative Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Conservative Green check mark transparent.png William Sullivan  (unopposed)

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. Incumbent Jose Rivera defeated Fernando Tirado in the Democratic primary. Tirado also ran on the Republican and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Rivera defeated Tirado (R, IND) in the general election.[6][7][8]

New York State Assembly, District 78 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJose Rivera Incumbent 89.4% 6,965
     Republican Fernando Tirado 10.6% 828
Total Votes 7,793
New York State Assembly, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJose Rivera Incumbent 77.8% 2,375
Fernando Tirado 22.2% 677
Total Votes 3,052

2012

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012

Rivera ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 78. He defeated Ricardo Martinez in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He defeated Luana G. Malavolta and Richard Retcho in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]

New York State Assembly, District 78, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJose Rivera Incumbent 94% 20,241
     Republican Luana G. Malavolta 4.6% 990
     Conservative Richard Retcho 1.4% 301
Total Votes 21,532
New York State Assembly, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJose Rivera Incumbent 77.9% 1,813
Ricardo Martinez 22.1% 513
Total Votes 2,326

2010

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010

Rivera defeated Sergio Villaverde in the September 14 Democratic primary. He was defeated by William Sullivan (R) in the general election on November 2.[12][13] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he ran on the Working Families ticket.

New York State Assembly, District 78 2010
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Jose Rivera (D) 9,189
William Sullivan (R) 990

2008

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Rivera won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 78, defeating opponents Jose Torres (R) and Robert Lupo (C).[14][15]

Rivera raised $124,325 for his campaign while Torres and Lupo each raised $0.[16]

New York State Assembly, District 78 2008
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Jose Rivera (D) 18,452
Jose Torres (R) 1,701
Robert Lupo 222

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Jose Rivera did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Jose Rivera campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022New York State Assembly District 78Lost primary$32,592 $0
2020New York State Assembly District 78Won general$6,190 N/A**
2016New York State Assembly, District 78Won $47,145 N/A**
2014New York State Assembly, District 78Won $48,082 N/A**
2012New York State Assembly, District 78Won $56,635 N/A**
2010New York State Assembly, District 78Won $14,800 N/A**
2008New York State Assembly, District 78Won $124,325 N/A**
2006New York State Assembly, District 78Won $83,100 N/A**
2004New York State Assembly, District 78Won $45,350 N/A**
2002New York State Assembly, District 78Won $49,950 N/A**
2000New York State Assembly, District 78Won $11,900 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2023

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2019


2018


2017


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012


2011

Endorsements

2012

In 2012, Rivera’s endorsements included the following:[17]

  • 32BJ/SEIU

Noteworthy events

Video

In March 2014, a video showing Rivera and former Assembly colleague Adam Clayton-Powell on a walking tour in the Dominican Republic in 2005 came under fire. In the video, Rivera is seen talking suggestively with and about women. In one scene, he asks a woman for her address and body measurements while Clayton-Powell pans the camera down her body. Rivera is also seen conversing with a street vendor about a beverage known as "mamajuana," the effects of which he says would leave him "strong enough to get laid with all those young ones." Rivera, a home video enthusiast, originally posted the video to his YouTube account. Blogger Andrés Duque reposted the video when Rivera took it down following a tweet by NY1 political commentator Gerson Borrero. Rivera responded to the controversy, saying the two were joking and that he was being singled-out because of changing attitudes about "the whistle of the wolf."[18]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Rivera,” accessed August 1, 2014
    2. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
    3. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
    6. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
    7. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
    8. ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
    9. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
    10. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
    11. ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
    12. ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
    13. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
    14. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
    15. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
    16. ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
    17. ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
    18. ↑ Politicker, "Assemblyman José Rivera Appears in Bizarre Video," March 4, 2014

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    Preceded by
    -     		New York State Assembly District 78
    2001-2023    		 Succeeded by
    George Alvarez (D)
    Preceded by
    -     		New York State Assembly District 77
    1983-1987    		 Succeeded by
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