Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 23. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 23. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton was born in and lives in Staten Island, New York. Scarcella-Spanton earned a bachelor's degree. Her career experience includes working as a legislative director with the New York State Assembly. She later worked as director of operations for state Sen. Diane Savino (D).[1]
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 23
Incumbent Jessica Scarcella-Spanton defeated Marko Kepi in the general election for New York State Senate District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D) | 54.7 | 45,336 | |
| Marko Kepi (R) | 44.9 | 37,186 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 375 | ||
| Total votes: 82,897 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Scarcella-Spanton advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Marko Kepi advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 23.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Scarcella-Spanton in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 23
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton defeated Joseph Tirone in the general election for New York State Senate District 23 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D) | 50.8 | 29,550 | |
| Joseph Tirone (R / Conservative Party) | 49.0 | 28,501 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 58,133 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sergey Fedorov (Conservative Party)
- Sarah Blas (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 23
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton defeated Sarah Blas, Bianca Rajpersaud, and Rajiv Gowda in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 23 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | 59.2 | 5,847 | |
 | Sarah Blas | 16.4 | 1,622 | |
| Bianca Rajpersaud | 16.0 | 1,581 | ||
| Rajiv Gowda | 7.7 | 764 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 63 | ||
| Total votes: 9,877 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 23
Joseph Tirone defeated Sergey Fedorov in the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 23 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Tirone | 76.5 | 2,314 | |
| Sergey Fedorov | 22.1 | 669 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 3,024 | ||||
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Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Sergey Fedorov advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 23.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Sarah Blas advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 23.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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2022
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Senate District 23 |
Officeholder New York State Senate District 23 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Diane Savino (D) |
New York State Senate District 23 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
