Crystal Peoples-Stokes
2003 - Present
2027
22
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 141. She assumed office in 2003. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Peoples-Stokes (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 141. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Peoples-stokes was elected State House Majority Leader in 2018.[1]
Biography
Peoples-Stokes earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Buffalo State College and her M.S. in Student Personnel Administration from Buffalo State College. Her professional experience includes being regional director for Citizen Action of New York, working as a program coordinator for Saint Augustine Center and a job developer for Buffalo Urban League.[2] Peoples-Stokes' political experience includes being a majority leader for the Erie County Legislature and a Democratic Zone Leader, Zone 26.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Peoples-Stokes was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Peoples-Stokes was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Peoples-Stokes 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 |
|---|
| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Operations, Chair |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Peoples-Stokes served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Governmental Operations, Chair |
| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Peoples-Stokes served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Operations |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peoples-Stokes served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Operations |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peoples served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Operations |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Social Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 141
Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 141 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D) | 99.2 | 35,582 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 287 | ||
| Total votes: 35,869 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 141.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Peoples-Stokes in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 141
Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 141 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D) | 99.3 | 24,906 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 172 | ||
| Total votes: 25,078 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mary Jo Carroll (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 141.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mary Jo Carroll advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 141.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 141
Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes defeated Sean Miles in the general election for New York State Assembly District 141 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D) | 89.4 | 42,587 | |
| Sean Miles (R) | 10.5 | 4,980 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 47,619 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 141.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Sean Miles advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 141.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 141
Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes defeated Ross M. Kostecky in the general election for New York State Assembly District 141 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D) | 90.4 | 31,310 | |
| Ross M. Kostecky (R) | 9.6 | 3,308 | ||
| Total votes: 34,618 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 141
Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 141 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Crystal Peoples-Stokes | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 141
Ross M. Kostecky advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 141 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Ross M. Kostecky | |
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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 Crystal Peoples-Stokes defeated Ross M. Kostecky in the New York State Assembly District 141 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 141 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Crystal Peoples-Stokes Incumbent |
90.39% | 41,179 | |
| Republican | Ross M. Kostecky | 9.61% | 4,376 | |
| Total Votes | 45,555 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Crystal Peoples-Stokes ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 141 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 141 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Crystal Peoples-Stokes Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Peoples-Stokes also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Ross M. Kostecky ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 141 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 141 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ross M. Kostecky (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 Crystal Peoples-Stokes defeated Antoine Thompson and Veronica Nichols in the Democratic primary. Pamela Riester was removed from the ballot before the Republican primary. Crystal Peoples-Stokes also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Peoples-Stokes was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Crystal Peoples-Stokes Incumbent |
62.4% | 9,065 |
| Antoine Thompson | 30.6% | 4,448 |
| Veronica Nichols | 7% | 1,015 |
| Total Votes | 14,528 | |
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Peoples-Stokes ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 141. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. She also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. She defeated Ricky Donovan, Sr. in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Crystal Peoples-Stokes Incumbent |
89.8% | 43,128 | |
| Republican | Ricky Donovan, Sr. | 10.2% | 4,882 | |
| Total Votes | 48,010 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Peoples was unopposed in September 14 Democratic primary. She was also unopposed in the general election.[13][14]
| New York State Assembly, District 141 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Crystal Peoples (D)
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22,611 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Peoples won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 141. She ran unopposed.[15][16]
Peoples raised $142,775 for her campaign.[17]
| New York State Assembly, District 141 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Crystal Peoples (D)
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37,615 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.
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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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2019
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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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2018
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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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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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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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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Peoples-Stokes' endorsements included the following:[18]
- New York State AFL-CIO
- Working Families Party
- Buffalo News
- SEIU 1199 United Healthcare Workers East
- Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)
- New York State Union of Teachers
- Stonewall Democrats of Western NY
- New York State Nurses Association
- Public Employees Federation
- PBA of New York State
2014
In 2014, Peoples-Stokes' endorsements included the following:[19]
- New York State AFL-CIO
- New York State Union of Teachers
- Stonewall Democrats of Western NY
- Working Families Party
Personal
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Peoples-Stokes has one child; Rashaun Nicole King.[20]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York Assembly, "Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes," accessed February 8, 2024
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Peoples,” 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
- ↑ Crystal Peoples-Stokes, "Endorsements," accessed October 17, 2016
- ↑ Crystal Peoples-Stokes, "Endorsements," accessed August 22, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Peoples,” accessed August 1, 2014
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New York State Assembly District 141 2003-Present |
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