Karen McMahon
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2019 - Present
2027
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Karen McMahon (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 146. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
McMahon (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 146. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
McMahon was assigned to the following committees:
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee
- People with Disabilities Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
McMahon was assigned to the following committees:
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- People with Disabilities Committee
- Transportation Committee
2019-2020
McMahon was assigned to the following committees:
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
- Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 146
Incumbent Karen McMahon defeated Deborah Kilbourn in the general election for New York State Assembly District 146 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Karen McMahon (D / Working Families Party) | 59.8 | 35,888 | |
| Deborah Kilbourn (R / Conservative Party) | 40.1 | 24,067 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 55 | ||
| Total votes: 60,010 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen McMahon advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Deborah Kilbourn advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Deborah Kilbourn advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen McMahon advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McMahon in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 146
Incumbent Karen McMahon defeated Katrina Zeplowitz in the general election for New York State Assembly District 146 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Karen McMahon (D / Integrity Party) | 58.1 | 28,443 | |
| Katrina Zeplowitz (R / Conservative Party) | 41.9 | 20,518 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 48,983 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Faye Pietrak (Conservative Party)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen McMahon advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Katrina Zeplowitz advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Faye Pietrak advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Katrina Zeplowitz (Conservative Party)
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 146
Incumbent Karen McMahon defeated Robin Wolfgang and Ruben Cartagena Jr. in the general election for New York State Assembly District 146 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Karen McMahon (D / Working Families Party) | 55.2 | 38,085 | |
| Robin Wolfgang (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 43.7 | 30,143 | ||
| Ruben Cartagena Jr. (G) | 1.1 | 753 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 37 | ||
| Total votes: 69,018 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen McMahon advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Robin Wolfgang advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Robin Wolfgang advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Green primary election
The Green primary election was canceled. Ruben Cartagena Jr. advanced from the Green primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Independence Party primary election
Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146
Robin Wolfgang defeated Jonathan LaVell in the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robin Wolfgang | 67.7 | 439 | |
| Jonathan LaVell | 30.4 | 197 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.9 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 648 | ||||
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Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen McMahon advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
McMahon 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 Assembly District 146
Karen McMahon defeated incumbent Raymond Walter and Danilo Lawvere in the general election for New York State Assembly District 146 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Karen McMahon (D) | 53.0 | 27,616 | |
| Raymond Walter (R) | 46.4 | 24,160 | ||
| Danilo Lawvere (G) | 0.7 | 346 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 52,125 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Karen McMahon advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Raymond Walter advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Green primary election
The Green primary election was canceled. Danilo Lawvere advanced from the Green primary for New York State Assembly District 146.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Karen McMahon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Karen McMahon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 146 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 146 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Raymond Walter (R) |
New York State Assembly District 146 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
