Earlene Hill Hooper

Earlene Hill Hooper

Democratic Party

Prior offices

New York State Assembly District 18

Successor: Taylor Darling

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Elections and appointments

Last election

September 13, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

Norfolk State College

Graduate

Adelphi University

Other

Five Towns College

Personal

Profession

Professor

Earlene Hill Hooper (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 18. Hooper assumed office in 1988. Hooper left office on January 1, 2019.

Hooper (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 18. Hooper lost in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2018.

She was first elected to the chamber in a special election in March 1988. She has served as Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.

Her other political experience includes serving as chair of the majority conference, New York State Assembly in 2001; serving on the national Democratic Platform Committee for the Democratic National Party; and serving as committeewoman of Nassau County Democratic Party.

Biography

Hooper earned her B.A. in English from Norfolk State College, her M.S.W. from Adelphi University and her Doctor of Humane Letters from Five Towns College. Hooper is presently an adjunct professor for Adelphi University, Graduate School of Social Work. Her other professional experience includes working as a shop steward for the public employees federation, Department of Social Services Office, an administrator for the New York State Department of Social Services Division of Children and Family Services and a social worker.

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

New York committee assignments, 2017
• Education
• Rules
• Ways and Means

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hooper served on the following committees:

New York committee assignments, 2015
• Education
• Rules
• Ways and Means

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hooper served on the following committees:

New York committee assignments, 2013
• Education
• Rules
• Ways and Means

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hooper served on the following committees:

New York committee assignments, 2011
• Education
• Rules
• Ways and Means

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hooper served on the following committees:

New York committee assignments, 2009
• Education
• Rules
• Ways and Means

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2018

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 18

Taylor Darling defeated James Lamarre in the general election for New York State Assembly District 18 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Taylor Darling (D)	86.1	29,989
		James Lamarre (R)	9.4	3,281
		Other/Write-in votes	4.5	1,569

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,839 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 18

Taylor Darling defeated incumbent Earlene Hill Hooper in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 18 on September 13, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Taylor Darling	53.5	6,345
		Earlene Hill Hooper	46.5	5,523

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,868
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 18

James Lamarre advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 18 on September 13, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		James Lamarre

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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 Earlene Hill Hooper defeated Cornelius Smith in the New York State Assembly District 18 general election.

New York State Assembly, District 18 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Earlene Hill Hooper Incumbent	88.01%	36,690
	Republican	Cornelius Smith	11.99%	5,000
Total Votes				41,690
Source: New York Board of Elections

Incumbent Earlene Hill Hooper defeated Carmen J. Pineyro in the New York State Assembly District 18 Democratic primary.

New York State Assembly, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Earlene Hill Hooper Incumbent	60.02%	2,271
	Democratic	Carmen J. Pineyro	39.98%	1,513
Total Votes				3,784

Hill Hooper also ran on the Women's Equality Party ticket. Cornelius Smith ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 18 Republican primary.

New York State Assembly, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Cornelius Smith  (unopposed)

Smith also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets.

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 Earlene Hill Hooper was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Cornelius Smith was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hooper ran on the Independence Party of New York State ticket and Smith ran on the Conservative Party and Tax Revolt Party (TRP) tickets. Hooper defeated Smith in the general election.

New York State Assembly, District 18 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Earlene Hill Hooper Incumbent	84.1%	17,030
	Republican	Cornelius Smith	15.9%	3,220
Total Votes				20,250

2012

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012

Hooper ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 18. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. She also ran on the Independence Party of New York State ticket. She defeated Elton E. McCabe in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

New York State Assembly, District 18, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Earlene Hill Hooper Incumbent	90.2%	35,571
	Republican	Elton E. McCabe	9.8%	3,848
Total Votes				39,419

2010

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010

Hooper defeated Van White and Jack Prophet in the September 14 Democratic primary. She defeated Derek Partee (R) in the general election on November 2. In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, she ran on the Independence Party of New York State ticket.

New York State Assembly, District 18 2010
Candidates		Votes
Earlene Hill Hooper (D)		20,666
Derek Partee (R)		4,220

2008

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Hooper won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 18, defeating opponents Darren Bryant (R) and Henry Conyers (WF).

Hooper raised $49,075 for his campaign while Bryant raised $0 and Conyers raised $13,491.

New York State Assembly, District 18 2008
Candidates		Votes
Earlene Hooper (D)		31,629
Darren Bryant (R)		4,538
Henry Conyers (WF)		990

Campaign finance summary

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Earlene Hill Hooper campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2016	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$49,215	N/A**
2014	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$32,267	N/A**
2012	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$30,892	N/A**
2010	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$43,640	N/A**
2008	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$49,075	N/A**
2006	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$36,235	N/A**
2004	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$60,850	N/A**
2002	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$77,922	N/A**
2000	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$66,771	N/A**
1998	New York State Assembly, District 18	Won	$14,725	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2020

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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Personal

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Hill-Hooper is married to Thomas.

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Footnotes

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Preceded by -	New York Assembly District 18 1988–2019	Succeeded by Taylor Raynor (D)

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