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Marcus Molinaro
2023 - Present
2025
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Marcus Molinaro (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 19th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Molinaro (Republican Party, Conservative Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 19th Congressional District. The Republican and Conservative Party primaries for this office on June 25, 2024, were canceled.
Molinaro was elected as Dutchess County executive in November 2011.[1] Molinaro's other political experience includes serving as mayor of Tivoli, New York, from 1995 to 2006; county legislator for Dutchess County from 2001 to 2006; and village trustee for Tivoli, New York.
Biography
Marcus Molinaro lives in Red Hook, New York. Molinaro earned an A.S. in humanities and social sciences from Dutchess Community College in 1995. His career experience includes working as a real estate salesperson. Molinaro has served as the county executive of Dutchess County and the second vice president of the New York State Association of Counties.[2][3]
Key votes
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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023
The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Elections
2024
See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 19
Incumbent Marcus Molinaro and Josh Riley are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party) | |
 | Josh Riley (D / Working Families Party) | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Casey Groves (D)
- Dan Buttermann (D)
- John Cerullo (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Endorsements
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2022
Special election
See also: New York's 19th Congressional District special election, 2022
General election
Special general election for U.S. House New York District 19
Pat Ryan defeated Marcus Molinaro in the special general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pat Ryan (D / Working Families Party) | 51.4 | 67,996 |
| Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party) | 48.5 | 64,159 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 91 | ||
| Total votes: 132,246 | |||
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Regular election
See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 19
Marcus Molinaro defeated Josh Riley in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party) | 50.8 | 146,004 |
| Josh Riley (D / Working Families Party) | 49.2 | 141,509 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 105 | ||
| Total votes: 287,618 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19
Josh Riley defeated Jamie Cheney in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Riley | 62.3 | 31,193 |
 | Jamie Cheney | 37.2 | 18,625 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 229 | ||
| Total votes: 50,047 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Osun Zotique (D)
- Antonio Delgado (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Van De Water (R)
- Brandon Buccola (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Antonio Delgado (Working Families Party)
2018
General election
General election for Governor of New York
Incumbent Andrew Cuomo defeated Marcus Molinaro, Howie Hawkins, Larry Sharpe, and Stephanie Miner in the general election for Governor of New York on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andrew Cuomo (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party / Women's Equality Party) | 59.6 | 3,635,340 |
| Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party / Tax Revolt Party) | 36.2 | 2,207,602 | |
 | Howie Hawkins (G) | 1.7 | 103,946 | |
 | Larry Sharpe (L) | 1.6 | 95,033 | |
 | Stephanie Miner (Serve America Movement Party) | 0.9 | 55,441 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7,115 | ||
| Total votes: 6,104,477 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of New York
Incumbent Andrew Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon in the Democratic primary for Governor of New York on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Cuomo | 65.5 | 1,021,160 |
 | Cynthia Nixon | 34.5 | 537,192 | |
| Total votes: 1,558,352 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Greg Waltman (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for Governor of New York.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John DeFrancisco (R)
- Pankaj Shah (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for Governor of New York.
Green primary election
The Green primary election was canceled. Howie Hawkins advanced from the Green primary for Governor of New York.
Reform Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joel Giambra (Reform Party)
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
| New York State Assembly, District 103 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Marcus Molinaro (R)
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26,919 | |||
| Susan Tooker (D) | 13,476 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
| New York State Assembly, District 103 2008 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Marcus Molinaro (R)
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33,329 | |||
| Anne Rubin (D) | 21,008 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Special election
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Regular election
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Campaign advertisements
| August 29, 2022 |
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Marc Molinaro participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 10, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Marc Molinaro's responses follow below.[17]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Property tax reduction & job growth Sweeping ethics & transparency reforms, including state term limits Transportation, infrastructure and accessibility improvements[18][19] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | As a kid who grew up on food stamps, I care deeply about maintaining a social safety net for New Yorkers genuinely in need. I abhor the massive waste in government that is breaking the backs of middle- and working-class taxpayers. Too often the priority is government itself rather than the people it is supposed to serve. The result in New York is the highest tax burden in America, the highest out-migration of citizens from any state in the U.S., one of the worst business climates in the country, among the most difficult to retire in and a state with the least individual freedom for citizens nationwide. I also have a deep personal interest in helping those living with developmental disabilities. As the father of a child on the Autism Spectrum living with developmental disabilities, my greatest concern is ensuring greater acceptance, inclusion & respect for her and those like her. Tens of thousands of New York families face this same uncertainty, yet New York has failed to prioritize what should be seen as a genuine priority for any caring society. Meanwhile, New York hands out billions of dollars in cash grants and tax credits to corporations that don’t need it - that would remain in New York without public dollars. Our priorities have gotten totally out of line. I am also passionate about bringing term limits and other ethics reforms to Albany. I’ve personally pledged -- on camera -- to limit myself to two terms as governor, if the people of New York would so honor me. Banning cash grants to corporations and pay-to-play donations are also essential steps toward taking Albany back and returning this government to the people.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[19]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Marc Molinaro answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | I look up to anyone who does the right thing when nobody’s looking. I look up to parents who work multiple jobs to put food on the table; to children with disabilities who spend two hours dressing for school each morning, and to single parents, like my mom, who teach their children to believe in themselves, their country, and in one another - especially when the chips are down. I looked under not my grandparents who inspired us to serve. To my wife who keeps me humble. To my kids who remind me why life is about and that tomorrow must be better. And I look up to our nation’s founders who understood the fallibility of human nature, and who designed a system of government that, when followed, protects against it.[19] | ” |
| “ | Making government work. That may sound obvious, but too many executives seem to forget it. To them, the first responsibility of public office is to be re-elected. The second is they seek to think public service is about making a point. I’ve always taken the opposite approach: If I make government work for the people, the people will appreciate it. To me, public service is about making a difference.[19] | ” |
| “ | Its natural beauty. New Yorkers are blessed with a state abundant with wildlife, waterways, forests, beaches, mountains, and valleys. There is a reason so many families settled and raised families here over the centuries. There’s a reason so many businesses located and thrived throughout New York State. Those attributes remain; it’s the short-sighted and counterproductive policies in Albany that are now chasing families and businesses away. New York is a gem obscured by red tape, corruption, and over-taxation. Get rid of those things and it will gleam again, I promise.[19] | ” |
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
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| “ | What is your political philosophy?
As a kid who grew up on food stamps, I care deeply about maintaining a social safety net for New Yorkers genuinely in need. I abhor the massive waste in government that is breaking the backs of middle- and working-class taxpayers. Too often the priority is government itself rather than the people it is supposed to serve. The result in New York is the highest tax burden in America, the highest out-migration of citizens from any state in the U.S., one of the worst business climates in the country, among the most difficult to retire in and a state with the least individual freedom for citizens nationwide. I also have a deep personal interest in helping those living with developmental disabilities. As the father of a child on the Autism Spectrum living with developmental disabilities, my greatest concern is ensuring greater acceptance, inclusion & respect for her and those like her. Tens of thousands of New York families face this same uncertainty, yet New York has failed to prioritize what should be seen as a genuine priority for any caring society. Meanwhile, New York hands out billions of dollars in cash grants and tax credits to corporations that don’t need it - that would remain in New York without public dollars. Our priorities have gotten totally out of line. I am also passionate about bringing term limits and other ethics reforms to Albany. I’ve personally pledged -- on camera -- to limit myself to two terms as governor, if the people of New York would so honor me. Banning cash grants to corporations and pay-to-play donations are also essential steps toward taking Albany back and returning this government to the people.[19] |
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| —Marcus Molinaro[2] | ||
Campaign website
Molinaro’s campaign website stated the following:
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Revitalizing the MTA Introduction Every day, millions of New Yorkers step onto subway cars, commuter trains, paratransit vehicles, and buses headed to their jobs, their schools, to visit loved ones, or to see the sights. They rely on this vast public transit system to connect them with the myriad opportunities offered by the New York City metro area. For them, the roar of the trains, the screech of the rails, and the hum of the crowd of fellow riders is how they begin and end each day — it is part of their routine; part of their lives. For too many, this daily pattern has become anything but routine, with daily delays, gridlock, and broken escalators and elevators turning their typical travels into an odyssey. They stand shoulder-to-shoulder, crammed on overcrowded platforms or stuffed into broken-down subway cars watching the time tick by as they run later and later for meetings or job interviews, or they sit sullenly as they realize they are going to miss their college graduation or a promising first date. There is a human toll to the crisis faced by the Metropolitan TransportationAuthority (MTA); for some, it is a missed opportunity and for others, it is a lost job or derailed train. “The future of a city, a region, and the people that live within it are at stake - we must work together, put aside our differences, own the problem, and fix the MTA.” The viability and livability of a region the size and density of the New York City metro area are contingent upon a reliable, safe, fast, and well organized public-transit system. Such a system is a key component of the dynamism that breathes life into the metropolis and draws in travelers, dreamers, fortune-seekers, skilled professionals, artists, and immigrants. The economic and social well-being of New York City and the surrounding suburbs depends on the transit system. The future of a city, a region, and the people that live within it are at stake — we must work together, put aside our differences, own the problem, and fix the MTA. The content of this document relies heavily on the independent work of the Regional Plan Association, the Manhattan Institute, the Citizens Budget Commission, and many others. It is clear we do not suffer from a lack of expert analysis and good ideas, but rather the political will and leadership to turn good ideas into real solutions. VIEW FULL PDF HERE Restoring Public Trust in Government Introduction It is neither unfair nor inappropriate to suggest that New York is one of the most corrupt states in the nation. In 2015, FiveThirtyEight ranked states using various metrics for corruption (total number of convictions, convictions per capita, reporter ranking, and lack of stringent laws), New York ranked in the top 15 for most corrupt in every category. That same year the Center for Public Integrity gave New York a “D-minus” on an assessment of state government accountability and transparency earning it the rank of 31st in the nation. Also in 2015, Politico named New York the most corrupt state in the country. These rankings are not surprising to anyone who watches the local news or reads the daily papers, as it is hard to recall a time in recent memory when Albany wasn’t being “rocked” by the latest corruption trial or newest scandal. The three most recent governors were either personally embroiled or directly connected to a scandal. Add to this tally, five recent Senate Majority Leaders and the man once thought to be the true power in Albany, former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. When 2018 is finished, five high-profile corruption trials will have been completed including the retrials of Dean Skelos and Sheldon Silver as well as the trials of Governor Cuomo’s close friend and former aide Joe Percoco, key economic development figure Dr. Alain Kaloyeros, and former Erie County Democratic Chairman Steve Pigeon. At some level, corruption is not a problem that can be legislated away. There will always be bad actors willing to distort, twist, and break the law to utilize the levers of government to serve themselves. However, there are systemic and structural failures that allow bad actors to thrive and too often perversely incentivize corrupt behavior. These failures must be addressed. Consider the contribution limit loophole enjoyed by limited liability companies, political careerism, the lack of transparency and independent oversight, and the overall transactional nature of the State’s economic development policy - these are all failures that can only be addressed by changing the law, policy approach, and culture of New York State Government. Corruption for many often seems abstract and people often, rightfully, wonder how it impacts their daily lives - my answer to them is there is an insidious cost to corruption that every taxpayer, voter, and resident pays. VIEW FULL PDF HERE [19] |
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| —Marc Molinaro’s campaign website (2018)[20] | ||
Campaign advertisements
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Notable endorsements
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Molinaro was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Agriculture
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
- Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
- Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Molinaro was appointed to the following committees:
- Election Law Committee, New York State Assembly
- Housing Committee, New York State Assembly
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee, New York State Assembly
- Local Governments Committee, New York State Assembly
- Subcommittee on Volunteer Emergency Services
- Ways and Means Committee, New York State Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Molinaro served on the following committees:
- Banks Committee, New York Assembly
- Education Committee, New York Assembly
- Election Law Committee, New York Assembly
- Housing Committee, New York Assembly
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee, New York Assembly
- Local Governments Committee, New York Assembly
- Subcommittee on Volunteer Emergency Services
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House New York District 19 |
Officeholder U.S. House New York District 19 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ MidHudsonNews, "Dems tap Barrett for Assembly run," January 19, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 LinkedIn, "Marcus Molinaro," accessed November 22, 2022
- ↑ Marc for US, "Meet Marc," accessed November 22, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.185 - To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Con.Res.9 - Denouncing the horrors of socialism." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.30 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "Roll Call 20," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "Roll Call 527," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.878 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Marc Molinaro's responses," July 10, 2018
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Marc Molinaro’s campaign website, “Policy,” accessed September 24, 2018
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Pat Ryan (D) |
U.S. House New York District 19 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 103 2007-2012 |
Succeeded by Didi Barrett (D) |
