Jen Metzger
Jen Metzger (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 42. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. She left office on January 1, 2021.
Metzger (Democratic Party, Working Families Party, Serve America Movement Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 42. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Jen Metzger earned a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College in 1987 and a Ph.D. in political science from Rutgers University in 2004. Her professional experience includes working as the co-founder and director of Citizens for Local Power. Her organizational affiliations include Citizens for Local Power, Working Groups of the NYS Clean Energy Advisory Council, Mid-Hudson Streetlight Consortium Project, Ulster County Community Energy Program Working Group, Reforming the Energy Vision Public Participation Working Group, and Elected Officials to Protect New York.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Metzger was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair
- Senate Health Committee
- Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Domestic Animal Welfare Committee
- Women's Issues Committee
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 42
Mike Martucci defeated incumbent Jen Metzger in the general election for New York State Senate District 42 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Martucci (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 50.5 | 67,745 | |
| Jen Metzger (D / Working Families Party / Serve America Movement Party) | 49.5 | 66,376 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 134,164 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jen Metzger advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 42.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mike Martucci advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 42.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Mike Martucci advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 42.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Mike Martucci advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 42.
Libertarian primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike Martucci (L)
Serve America Movement Party primary election
The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jen Metzger advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for New York State Senate District 42.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike Martucci (Serve America Movement Party)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jen Metzger advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 42.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
Metzger also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party and Women's Equality Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 42
Jen Metzger defeated Ann Rabbitt in the general election for New York State Senate District 42 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jen Metzger (D) | 51.8 | 52,292 | |
| Ann Rabbitt (R) | 48.1 | 48,572 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 100,916 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 42
Jen Metzger defeated Pramilla Malick in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 42 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jen Metzger | 61.7 | 10,797 | |
| Pramilla Malick | 38.3 | 6,707 | ||
| Total votes: 17,504 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 42
Ann Rabbitt advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 42 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Ann Rabbitt | |
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jen Metzger did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jen Metzger participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 26, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Jen Metzger's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | • An affordable healthcare system that provides comprehensive, universal health coverage for everyone.
• A strong and equitable public education system that relies less on property taxes. I will work to balance education funding statewide with progressive tax reform.
• A clean energy economy that creates good local jobs and protects our environment.[3][4] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I have a deep and personal commitment to public education. When I was in kindergarten, my father lost his job, and we suddenly went from living a comfortable, middle-class life, to being poor. I remember feeling shame and embarrassment, as if I had done something wrong. But I worked hard in school, and took full advantage of a good public education. I went on to college with a full financial aid package, and eventually earned my Ph.D. Education equals opportunity, and everyone should have the same opportunities I had to change their own circumstances.
I am also passionate about building a locally-based clean energy economy. I have been working to preserve the environment for almost 30 years, going back to the early 90s, when I worked at the United Nations Association, playing a small role in the preparations for the first international negotiations on climate change. $25 billion worth of energy spending leaves New York every year, and almost all of it is spent on gas and oil. That is money that could be invested directly into our local economy, building out local, sustainable energy infrastructure, and increasing energy efficiency of existing structures. These are labor-intensive fields that create local jobs, and result in lower energy costs to families and businesses. It is the very definition of a win-win solution.Cite error: Invalid |
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I've been an effective local and regional leader. I have over a decade of local government experience, including two terms on the Rosendale Town Council, and I direct Citizens for Local Power, a nonprofit working to build a local, sustainable energy economy. But there's only so much we can do at the local level. We have seen a federal assault on the environment, on fairness, and on our health and well-being. But most of the issues that affect people day to day, and many of the opportunities for real progress, can be addressed with state legislation. Unfortunately, our state government has not been doing its job. I have successfully fought to make utility costs fair and affordable; helped local governments conserve energy and save taxpayer dollars; worked to revitalize our Main Street business district. I support healthcare for everyone; a clean energy economy that creates good local jobs; a strong public education system that is funded fairly; and a government that represents people, not corporations.
I am accepting no corporate or LLC campaign contributions.[4] |
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| —Jen Metzger[1] | ||
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2018
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 9, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Jen Metzger's responses," September 26, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Bonacic (R) |
New York State Senate District 42 2019-2021 |
Succeeded by Mike Martucci (R) |
