George Alvarez
George Alvarez (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 78. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Alvarez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 78. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
George Alrarez was born in the Dominican Republic. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer science and a master's degree in logistics and computer science. He served as vice president of the Democrats in the Heights and became a member of the Coalition for a New Future in the Bronx, Coalition for a New Future, and Child for a Violin.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Alvarez was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
- Labor Committee
- Real Property Taxation Committee
- Transportation Committee
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 78
Incumbent George Alvarez defeated John Santiago in the general election for New York State Assembly District 78 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | George Alvarez (D) | 73.5 | 16,162 | |
| John Santiago (R / Conservative Party) | 26.3 | 5,792 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 21,999 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent George Alvarez advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 78.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Santiago advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 78.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. John Santiago advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 78.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Alvarez in this election.
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 | ||
| ✔ | George Alvarez (D) | 80.8 | 9,059 | |
| Michael Dister (R) | 19.1 | 2,140 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 17 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | George Alvarez | 47.1 | 1,923 | |
| Jose Rivera | 28.1 | 1,147 | ||
| Emmanuel Martinez | 24.2 | 988 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 4,082 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Shanequa Charles (D)
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 79
Chantel Jackson defeated Donald Skinner and Dion Powell in the general election for New York State Assembly District 79 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chantel Jackson (D) | 89.8 | 33,008 | |
| Donald Skinner (R) | 8.2 | 3,014 | ||
| Dion Powell (Conservative Party) | 1.9 | 682 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 36,761 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 79
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 79 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chantel Jackson | 25.9 | 2,944 | |
| Cynthia Cox | 22.9 | 2,599 | ||
| George Alvarez | 21.6 | 2,456 | ||
| Elvis Santana | 13.5 | 1,536 | ||
| Eric Stevenson | 12.2 | 1,383 | ||
| Dion Powell | 3.6 | 410 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 11,353 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Donald Skinner advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 79.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Dion Powell advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 79.
Libertarian primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dion Powell (L)
Serve America Movement Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dion Powell (Serve America Movement Party)
2016
The city of New York, New York, held a special election for District 17 of the city council on February 23, 2016. Maria del Carmen Arroyo, who previously held the position, resigned from the council on December 31, 2015. The winner of the 2016 special election served a term that expired on December 31, 2016. The following candidates ran in the New York City Council District 17 special election.[2]
| New York City Council District 17, Special Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Rafael Salamanca Jr. |
39.12% | 1,455 |
| George Alvarez | 24.25% | 902 |
| Julio Pabon | 15.11% | 562 |
| J. Loren Russell | 10.84% | 403 |
| Joann Otero | 7.13% | 265 |
| Marlon Molina | 3.09% | 115 |
| Write-in votes | 0.46% | 17 |
| Total Votes | 3,719 | |
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "Certified Results Special Election 17th Council," March 8, 2016 | ||
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. Michael Blake defeated George Alvarez, Marsha Michael, Raul Rodriguez, Frederick Ricks and Lanita Jones in the Democratic primary, while Selsia Evans was unopposed in the Republican primary. Michael ran on the Working Families Party ticket and Evans ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Blake defeated Michael (WF) and Evans in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Blake |
91.7% | 9,835 | |
| Working Families | Marsha Michael | 4.8% | 515 | |
| Republican | Selsia Evans | 3.5% | 372 | |
| Total Votes | 10,722 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Michael Blake |
37.3% | 1,929 |
| Marsha Michael | 25.1% | 1,300 |
| George Alvarez | 22.7% | 1,173 |
| Raul Rodriguez | 8.8% | 454 |
| Lanita Jones | 4.9% | 251 |
| Frederick Ricks | 1.3% | 67 |
| Total Votes | 5,174 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
George Alvarez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
George Alvarez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Alvarez's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]
Tenants rights and affordable housing
- Excerpt: "Once in office, my first priority will be to host a series of free housing clinics to provide clear and practical information, as well as legal advice, on our housing system."
Economic and job creation
- Excerpt: "Provide our business with all the steps they need to take to make sure their businesses are not targeted for unnecessary fines."
Public safety
- Excerpt: "As your Assembly Member, I will help to address the public safety concerns that our community reports to my office to our local precincts and will hold regular meetings with officers to discuss recurring and important public safety issues in the 79th district."
Education
- Excerpt: "I will host college preparation courses for high school senior and juniors in the 79th Assembly District to help them navigate the process of applying to college and securing financial aid."
Community services
- Excerpt: "I will also host regular forums that will feature our local and city-wide nonprofits that serve our community."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 78 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 78 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ George Alvarez campaign website, "About George Alvarez," accessed February 5, 2016
- ↑ New York City Board of Elections, "Special Election 17th Council Candidate List," January 20, 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
- ↑ George Alvarez campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 5, 2016
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| Preceded by Jose Rivera (D) |
New York State Assembly District 78 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
