Jacob Ashby
2023 - Present
2027
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Jacob Ashby (Republican Party) (also known as Jake) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 43. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Ashby (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 43. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jacob Ashby lives in Castleton, New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 2006 to 2014 as a civil affairs officer and in the U.S. Army Reserve. Ashby earned an A.A. in individual studies from Hudson Valley Community College in 2000, a B.S. in occupational therapy from Keuka College in 2002, and an M.B.A. from Clarkson University in 2015. His career experience includes working as an occupational therapist with Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, St. Vincent Healthcare, and Albany County Nursing Home, and opening and operating Ashby Adaptive Occupationl Therapy. Ashby served as a Rensselaer County legislator.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Ashby was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Ethics and Guidance Committee
- Health Committee
- Racing and Wagering Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Ashby was assigned to the following committees:
- Aging Committee
- Health Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 43
Incumbent Jacob Ashby defeated Alvin Gamble in the general election for New York State Senate District 43 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jacob Ashby (R / Conservative Party) | 55.3 | 70,967 | |
| Alvin Gamble (D) | 44.6 | 57,202 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 128,249 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Alvin Gamble advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 43.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 43.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 43.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ashby in this election.
2022
State Assembly
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 107
Scott H. Bendett won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 107 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott H. Bendett (R / Conservative Party) | 97.5 | 38,909 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 979 | ||
| Total votes: 39,888 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jacob Ashby (R / Conservative Party)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 107.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 107.
State Senate
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 43
Jacob Ashby defeated Andrea Smyth in the general election for New York State Senate District 43 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jacob Ashby (R / Conservative Party) | 52.9 | 62,769 | |
| Andrea Smyth (D / Working Families Party) | 47.1 | 55,935 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 62 | ||
| Total votes: 118,766 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Andrea Smyth advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 43.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Yule (D)
- Craig Apple (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jacob Ashby advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 43.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Jacob Ashby advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 43.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Andrea Smyth advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 43.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 107
Incumbent Jacob Ashby defeated Brittany Vogel and Charles Senrick in the general election for New York State Assembly District 107 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jacob Ashby (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 54.1 | 38,517 | |
 | Brittany Vogel (D / Working Families Party) | 44.9 | 31,983 | |
| Charles Senrick (L) | 0.9 | 672 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 71,193 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brittany Vogel advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 107.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 107.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 107.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 107.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Charles Senrick advanced from the Libertarian primary for New York State Assembly District 107.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Brittany Vogel advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 107.
2018
Regular election
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Ashby also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party, Independence Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 107
Incumbent Jacob Ashby defeated Tistrya Houghtling in the general election for New York State Assembly District 107 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jacob Ashby (R) | 50.8 | 29,170 | |
| Tistrya Houghtling (D) | 49.2 | 28,282 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 57,460 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 107
Tistrya Houghtling defeated Donald Boyajian in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 107 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tistrya Houghtling | 59.3 | 4,764 | |
| Donald Boyajian | 40.7 | 3,271 | |
| Total votes: 8,035 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 107
Incumbent Jacob Ashby advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 107 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Jacob Ashby | |
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Special election
A special election for the position of New York State Assembly District 107 was held on April 24, 2018.
The seat was left vacant after the resignation of Steven McLaughlin (R). McLaughlin resigned in January 2018 to become a Rensselaer County executive.
Jacob Ashby (R) defeated Cynthia Doran (D) in the special election. Unofficial results showed Ashby winning with 50.8 percent of the vote.[2]
| New York State Assembly, District 107 Special Election, 2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jacob Ashby |
50.8% | 7,797 | |
| Democratic | Cynthia Doran | 49% | 7,517 | |
| N/A | Other | 0.1% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 15,336 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections | ||||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Jacob Ashby did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Jacob Ashby 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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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 Senate District 43 |
Officeholder New York State Senate District 43 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Daphne Jordan (R) |
New York State Senate District 43 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Steven McLaughlin (R) |
New York State Assembly District 107 2018-2023 |
Succeeded by Scott H. Bendett (R) |
