Kemp Hannon
Kemp Hannon (Republican Party) was a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 6. Hannon assumed office in 1990. Hannon left office on January 1, 2019.
Hannon (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 6. Hannon lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Hannon served in the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 1989. From 1983 to 1989, he served as minority leader pro tempore.
Biography
Hannon earned his B.A. from Boston College in 1967 and his J.D. from Fordham Law School in 1970. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for Farrell Fritz, Professional Corporation, since 1985.[1]
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 |
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| • Finance |
| • Health, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hannon served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • Health, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hannon served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health, Chair |
| • Civil Service and Pensions |
| • Finance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hannon served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Civil Service and Pensions |
| • Finance |
| • Health, Chair |
| • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities |
| • Racing, Gaming and Wagering |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hannon served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Codes |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Elections |
| • Finance |
| • Health |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
Issues
Hannon discusses the budget[2] |
2010
Hannon's Newsday profile highlighted the following as his priorities: "Hannon said unchecked borrowing has brought “the state of New York right onto the cliff of fiscal peril.” He cited the state’s lack of “an established plan for distributing the education monies” as an example of New York’s need for greater fiscal controls. The state’s budget fails to address core services, and also doesn’t include a viable job growth plan, he said. Hannon opposed the state MTA payroll tax, which he cited as “one of the most devious taxes because it hits everybody, every day, in every walk of life.” He said the MTA is in need of audits. Hannon said the MTA could raise more revenue by charging drivers at the East River bridge crossings, but he is “not so sure the entryways are prepared for it” yet. He said one of the state’s major challenges in the coming year will be implementing new federal healthcare laws."[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
Hannon also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party, Independence Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 6
Kevin Thomas defeated incumbent Kemp Hannon in the general election for New York State Senate District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kevin Thomas (D) | 50.8 | 55,204 | |
| Kemp Hannon (R) | 49.1 | 53,396 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 108,640 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 6
Kevin Thomas advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 6 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Kevin Thomas | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Grover (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 6
Incumbent Kemp Hannon advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 6 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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2016
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Senate 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 Kemp Hannon defeated Ryan E. Cronin in the New York State Senate District 6 general election.[4][5]
| New York State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kemp Hannon Incumbent |
53.87% | 71,174 | |
| Democratic | Ryan E. Cronin | 46.13% | 60,938 | |
| Total Votes | 132,112 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Ryan E. Cronin ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 6 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| New York State Senate, District 6 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ryan E. Cronin (unopposed) | |
Cronin also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality party tickets.
Incumbent Kemp Hannon ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 6 Republican primary.[6][7]
| New York State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kemp Hannon Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Hannon also ran on the Conservative, Independence, Reform, and TRP-Tax Revolt party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Ethan Irwin was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Kemp Hannon was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hannon also ran on the Conservative Party, Independence Party of New York State and Tax Revolt Party tickets. Hannon defeated Irwin in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kemp Hannon Incumbent |
60.1% | 42,314 | |
| Democratic | Ethan Irwin | 35.1% | 24,702 | |
| None | Blank | 4.6% | 3,266 | |
| None | Void | 0.1% | 70 | |
| None | Scattering | 0% | 28 | |
| Total Votes | 70,380 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Hannon ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 6. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Hannon defeated Ryan E. Cronin (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kemp Hannon Incumbent |
52% | 58,843 | |
| Democratic | Ryan E. Cronin | 48% | 54,382 | |
| Total Votes | 113,225 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Hannon was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. Hannon defeated Francesca Carlow (D) and David Mejlas (WF) in the November 2 general election.[14][15][16] He ran as a member of the Republican, Conservative and Independence party.
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 6 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kemp Hannon (R)
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45,970 | |||
| Francesca Carlow (D) | 30,328 | |||
| David Mejlas (WF) | 2,013 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Kemp Hannon won the election for New York State Senate, District 6 with 60,590 votes.[17][18]
Hannon raised $478,190 for his campaign.[19]
| New York State Senate, District 6 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kemp Hannon (R)
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60,590 | |||
| Kristin M. McElroy (D) | 51,130 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Having citizens receive the services they merit on a quality basis |
” |
| —Kemp Hannon[21] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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2017
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In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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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
2014
In 2014, Hannon's endorsements included the following:[22]
- National Federation of Independent Business
- Police Benevolent Association of Nassau County
- Police Benevolent Association of New York State Troopers
- Police Benevolent Association of New York State
- New York State AFL-CIO
- Civil Service Employees Association
- Uniformed Firefighters Association – FDNY
Personal
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Hannon and his wife, Bronwyn, have two children.
See also
- New York State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Kemp Hannon's personal website
- Profile from the New York State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Kemp Hannon on Facebook
- Campaign Facebook page
- Kemp Hannon on Twitter
- Complete list of sponsored bills
- Newsday Candidate profile and recent coverage
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Kemp Hannon's Biography," accessed October 23, 2023
- ↑ YouTube.com, "Kemp Hannon YouTube channel," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Newsday, "Kemp Hannon Voters Guide," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ 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 Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Kemp's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on October 23, 2018
- ↑ Elect Kemp Hannon, "Endorsements," accessed October 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Senate District 6 1990–2019 |
Succeeded by Kevin Thomas (D) |
