William Colton
1997 - Present
2027
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William Colton (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 47. He assumed office in 1997. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Colton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 47. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Colton earned his B.A. in Urban Education from Saint John's University, his M.S. in Urban Education from Brooklyn College, and his J.D. from Saint John's School of Law.[1] His professional experience includes working as a lawyer and as a public school teacher.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Colton was assigned to the following committees:
- Correction Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Governmental Employees Committee
- Labor Committee
- Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2021-2022
Colton was assigned to the following committees:
- Correction Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Governmental Employees Committee
- Labor Committee
- Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Colton was assigned to the following committees:
- Correction Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Governmental Employees Committee
- Labor Committee
- Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
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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| • Correction |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Employees |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Colton served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Correction |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Employees |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Colton served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Correction |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Employees |
| • Labor |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Colton served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Correction |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Employees |
| • Labor |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Colton served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Correction |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Governmental Employees |
| • Labor |
| • Ways and Means |
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 47
Incumbent William Colton defeated David Sepiashvili in the general election for New York State Assembly District 47 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Colton (D) | 60.5 | 16,365 | |
| David Sepiashvili (R / Conservative Party) | 39.1 | 10,566 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 121 | ||
| Total votes: 27,052 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Colton advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. David Sepiashvili advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. David Sepiashvili advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 47
Incumbent William Colton defeated Dmitriy Kugel in the general election for New York State Assembly District 47 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Colton (D) | 54.7 | 9,503 | |
| Dmitriy Kugel (R / Conservative Party) | 45.1 | 7,838 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 17,362 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Colton advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Dmitriy Kugel advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Dmitriy Kugel advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 47
Incumbent William Colton defeated Barbara Marino in the general election for New York State Assembly District 47 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Colton (D / Working Families Party) | 61.8 | 18,859 | |
| Barbara Marino (R / Conservative Party) | 38.1 | 11,612 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 30,514 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Colton advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Barbara Marino advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Barbara Marino advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Colton advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 47.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Colton also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 47
Incumbent William Colton defeated Florence LaSalle in the general election for New York State Assembly District 47 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Colton (D) | 69.4 | 12,525 | |
| Florence LaSalle (R) | 30.5 | 5,501 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 18,047 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 47
Incumbent William Colton advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 47 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 47
Florence LaSalle advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 47 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Florence LaSalle | |
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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 William Colton defeated Malka Shahar in the New York State Assembly District 47 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 47 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  William Colton Incumbent |
88.65% | 18,872 | |
| Conservative | Malka Shahar | 11.35% | 2,416 | |
| Total Votes | 21,288 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent William Colton ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 47 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 47 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | William Colton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Colton also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Malka Shahar ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 47 Conservative primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 47 Conservative Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Conservative | Malka Shahar (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 William Colton was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Joseph D. Baranello was unopposed in the Republican primary. Colton ran on the Working Families Party ticket and Baranello ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Colton defeated Baranello in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Colton Incumbent |
70.9% | 6,447 | |
| Republican | Joseph D. Baranello | 29.1% | 2,641 | |
| Total Votes | 9,088 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Colton ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 47. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. He defeated James M. Rippa in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Colton Incumbent |
74.4% | 14,370 | |
| Republican | James M. Rippa | 25.6% | 4,942 | |
| Total Votes | 19,312 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Colton ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Phyllis Carbo (R) in the general election on November 2. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he ran on the Working Families ticket.[12]
| New York State Assembly, District 47 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Colton (D)
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8,605 | |||
| Phyllis Carbo (R) | 4,457 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Colton won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 47, defeating opponent Russell Gallo (R).[13][14]
Colton raised $140,097 for his campaign while Gallo raised $0.[15]
| New York State Assembly, District 47 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Colton (D)
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14,949 | |||
| Russell Gallo (R) | 5,627 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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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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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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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Colton’s endorsements included the following:[16]
- 32BJ/SEIU
Personal
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Colton is married to Mary and has two stepchildren; Jennifer and Joseph.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 47 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 47 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Colton,” 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, "Candidate Petition List," accessed August 8, 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 State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 2, 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
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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New York State Assembly District 47 1997-Present |
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