Vanessa Gibson
2022 - Present
2026
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Vanessa Gibson (Democratic Party) is the Bronx Borough President in New York. She assumed office on January 1, 2022. Her current term ends on January 1, 2026.
Gibson (Democratic Party) ran for election for Bronx Borough President in New York. She won in the general election on November 2, 2021.
Gibson previously served on the New York City Council, representing District 16 from 2013 to 2021.
Gibson was previously a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 77 from 2009 to 2013.[1]
Biography
Gibson earned her B.A. in sociology from State University of New York at Albany and her M.P.A. in policy analysis and Evaluation from Baruch College, City University of New York. Her professional experience includes working as a legislative assistant and serving as district office manager for state Rep. Aurelia Greene (D).[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gibson served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Housing |
| • Small Business |
| • Social Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gibson served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Small Business |
| • Social Services |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gibson served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Cities |
| • Small Business |
| • Social Services |
Elections
2021
See also: Municipal elections in Bronx County, New York (2021)
General election
General election for Bronx Borough President
Vanessa Gibson defeated Janelle King and Sammy Ravelo in the general election for Bronx Borough President on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vanessa Gibson (D) | 79.9 | 94,886 |
 | Janelle King (R) | 13.4 | 15,920 | |
 | Sammy Ravelo (Conservative Party)  | 6.5 | 7,735 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 170 | ||
| Total votes: 118,711 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Bronx Borough President
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Vanessa Gibson in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 101,463 |
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Janelle King advanced from the Republican primary for Bronx Borough President.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Sammy Ravelo advanced from the Conservative Party primary for Bronx Borough President.
2017
New York City held elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and all 51 seats on the city council in 2017. New Yorkers also voted for offices in their boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Primary elections were scheduled for September 12, 2017, and the general election was on November 7, 2017. Under New York law, candidates who run unopposed in a primary or general election win the nomination or election automatically, and their names do not appear on the ballot.[2] Incumbent Vanessa Gibson (D) defeated Benjamin Eggleston (R) in the general election for the District 16 seat on the New York City Council.
| New York City Council, District 16 General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Vanessa Gibson Incumbent |
96.17% | 13,392 | |
| Republican | Benjamin Eggleston | 3.61% | 503 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.22% | 31 | ||
| Total Votes | 13,926 | |||
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 General Certified Election Results," November 28, 2017 | ||||
Incumbent Vanessa Gibson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary election for the District 16 seat on the New York City Council.[3]
| New York City Council, District 16 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Vanessa Gibson Incumbent | ||
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017 | ||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Gibson ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 77. She defeated Anthony Curry in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. She also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. She defeated Tanya Carmichael and Devon Morrison in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vanessa Gibson Incumbent |
97.7% | 26,551 | |
| Republican | Tanya Carmichael | 1.7% | 470 | |
| Conservative | Devon Morrison | 0.5% | 142 | |
| Total Votes | 27,163 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Vanessa Gibson Incumbent |
90.2% | 3,066 |
| Anthony Curry | 9.8% | 334 |
| Total Votes | 3,400 | |
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Gibson ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. She defeated Tanya Carmichael (R) and Conservative Party candidate Robert Marrero in the general election on November 2.[7]
| New York State Assembly, District 77 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
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Vanessa Gibson (D) |
12,261 | |||
| Tanya Carmichael (R) | 362 | |||
| Robert Marrero (C) | 148 | |||
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Vanessa Gibson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Gibson provided the following candidate statement for the New York City voter guide:
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While serving as the first woman and person of color to chair the Committee on Public Safety, we have achieved an enormous amount together to create a better New York for everyone. Now in my fourth year as Council Member, it is my commitment to continue to be a strong advocate for the important issues that we know will make a difference in strengthening our communities and investing in our families.[8][9] |
” |
| —Vanessa Gibson (2017) | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2013
In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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- National Federation of Independent Business in New York: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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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, Gibson’s endorsements included the following:[10]
- 32BJ/SEIU
See also
2021 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 New York City Council, "District 16," accessed February 18, 2015
- ↑ New York Election Law, "Sec 6-160. Primaries," accessed July 14, 2017
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
- ↑ 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 Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York City Campaign Finance Board, "2017 General Election Voter Guide," accessed October 19, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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| Preceded by Ruben Diaz Jr. (D) |
Bronx Borough President 2022-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
New York City Council District 16 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Althea Stevens (D) |
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