Dana Levenberg
Dana Levenberg (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 95. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Levenberg (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 95. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Levenberg completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dana Levenberg was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, and lives in Ossining, New York. Levenberg earned a B.A. in international relations from Brown University in 1986. Her career experience includes working in advertising and TV production and as the chief of staff for New York State Assblm. Sandy Galef (D). Levenberg served on the Ossining School Board and as an Ossining town supervisor.[1][2][3]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Levenberg was assigned to the following committees:
- Correction Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Housing Committee
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee
- Local Governments Committee
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 95
Incumbent Dana Levenberg defeated Michael Capalbo in the general election for New York State Assembly District 95 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dana Levenberg (D / Working Families Party) | 63.5 | 36,695 | |
| Michael Capalbo (R / Conservative Party) | 36.4 | 21,016 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 57,749 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dana Levenberg advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 95.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Capalbo advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 95.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Michael Capalbo advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 95.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dana Levenberg advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 95.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Levenberg in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 95
Dana Levenberg defeated Stacy Halper in the general election for New York State Assembly District 95 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dana Levenberg (D / Working Families Party) | 62.4 | 28,495 | |
| Stacy Halper (R / Conservative Party) | 37.6 | 17,150 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 45,656 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Vanessa Agudelo (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 95
Dana Levenberg defeated Vanessa Agudelo and Colin Smith in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 95 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dana Levenberg | 46.9 | 4,443 | |
| Vanessa Agudelo | 33.4 | 3,158 | ||
| Colin Smith | 19.6 | 1,858 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 9,464 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andre Rainey (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Stacy Halper advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 95.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Stacy Halper advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 95.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Vanessa Agudelo advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 95.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dana Levenberg completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levenberg's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’m on a mission to build healthy communities in every sense of the word - environmentally healthy, economically healthy, physically and mentally healthy, all through the lens of equity. I am working hard in Albany to make the Hudson Valley greener, fairer, more prosperous and more affordable for all.
- I am a responsive legislator. I listen to my constituents and take action on their concerns. My office communicates frequently with constituents; we host mobile office hours, conduct surveys, and hold town halls seeking input, and make sure that the community knows how to get in contact and make themselves heard.
- I am a productive legislator. By the end of my first year in the Legislature, I had passed more prime-sponsored legislation than any other first-year member of the Assembly.
- I am an effective legislator. My laws are improving quality of life in our local communities and protecting precious natural assets, like the Hudson River. Moreover, working collaboratively with my colleagues at the local and state levels, I have delivered millions of dollars in state funding to my district, including more than $7.5 million in grants and more than $70 million for infrastructure projects.
Climate action and environmental justice are extremely important to me; there is no Planet B, and not much else we do will matter without a habitable planet. I am also focused on making New York more affordable for working and middle-class households. Housing is a particular interest of mine because it is one of the main drivers of the high cost of living in our state. We need to make more housing available at different levels of affordability to address one of the main drivers of outmigration. I am also very interested in protecting our personal freedoms and civil rights, currently under threat by MAGA Republicans.
First and foremost, my mother. She survived the Holocaust as a hidden child in Holland, and has pushed through so many obstacles to be where she is today. In general, my family history during the Holocaust inspires my belief in social justice and much of the work that I do today. Also, my mother has boundless energy and can easily multi-task and juggle, which I believe is a necessary skill when representing multiple communities.
She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry is a documentary about the struggle for women’s rights in America and underscores the need to continue to fight for equal treatment under the law and the need to protect reproductive freedom. While it is certainly not a film that comprehensively addresses my political philosophy, it certainly illustrates a key movement that has shaped my beliefs.
A willingness to engage in the issues, listen to all sides, evaluate data, and make decisions based on what is best for your constituencies are all important as an elected official.
Approving a state budget and passing legislation that will improve life in New York for all those who live, work, visit and play in our state.
Probably the bicentennial. I would have been 10 or 11. I remember lining up in the schoolyard, dressing in red white and blue, and plays that were based on the American Revolution.
One of respect and willingness to work together to achieve our common goals.
There is not enough housing in New York State for everyone who wants to live here, or for all of the workers we need to power our economy. The scarcity of housing is pushing up housing costs, making life in New York less affordable. Building more housing is an economic and moral imperative. At the same time, we must do so sustainably. Climate change is real and must be addressed, particularly for the Hudson River towns of the 95th Assembly District, which face increased flooding risk. We must replace fossil fuels with renewable energy at a faster rate and make our infrastructure resilient in the context of a changing climate.
Yes, particularly in New York where we have home rule and lots of functions are devolved to our various types of municipal governments. To be effective, a legislator needs to have an understanding of how these different levels of government work and how the state can support them, as well as strong relationships with other officials. My previous experience as a school board member and a town supervisor as well as an Assembly staffer for my predecessor has helped me in numerous ways in my work as a member of the Assembly.
Yes. Relationships are key to moving legislation forward and building support for other goals, like securing funds for your district’s priorities in the budget. The Legislature is also a workplace, and work is more enjoyable and productive when you like your colleagues! I am fortunate to have strong relationships with many of my fellow legislators.
I believe Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, my predecessor, was the ultimate diplomat. She listened and learned from others and put her understanding to work problem solving and helping people.
A running list of my endorsements can be found at danaforassembly.com/endorsements.
I serve on the Assembly’s Environmental Conservation, Housing, Local Governments, Corrections and Libraries and Education Technology committees. I am also very interested in the legislation of the Education and Health committees, and would request assignment to these committees if re-elected.
I believe it is critical that we are transparent about how public funds are allocated to pay for government services and infrastructure, as well as including public input for public projects, rulemaking, and legislation.
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2022
Dana Levenberg did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
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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 95 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 95 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York State Assembly, "Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg: Biography," accessed March 18, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Dana Levenberg," accessed march 18, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2024
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| Preceded by Sandra Galef (D) |
New York State Assembly District 95 2023-Present |
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