Steven Otis
Steven Otis (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 91. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Otis (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 91. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Otis earned his bachelor's degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, his M.P.A. from New York University, and his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law. His professional experience includes being Chief of Staff for Senator Suzi Oppenheimer and working as Legislative Director for State Senator Jeremy S. Weinstein.[1] Otis served as the Mayor of the City of Rye from 1998-2009.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Otis was assigned to the following committees:
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Education Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Science & Technology Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Otis was assigned to the following committees:
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Education Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Science & Technology Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Otis was assigned to the following committees:
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Education Committee
- Environmental Conservation Committee
- Libraries and Education Technology Committee
- Local Governments Committee
- Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development Committee
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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| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Libraries and Education Technology |
| • Local Governments |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Otis served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Local Governments |
| • Agriculture |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Libraries and Education Technology |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Otis served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Environmental Conservation |
| • Libraries and Education Technology |
| • Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development |
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 91
Incumbent Steven Otis defeated Katie Manger in the general election for New York State Assembly District 91 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Otis (D / Working Families Party) | 66.8 | 33,041 | |
| Katie Manger (R) | 33.2 | 16,393 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 49,449 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Otis advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 91.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Katie Manger advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 91.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Otis advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 91.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Otis in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 91
Incumbent Steven Otis won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 91 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Otis (Working Families Party / D) | 99.6 | 26,877 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 103 | ||
| Total votes: 26,980 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Vitagliano (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Otis advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 91.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Vitagliano advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 91.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Otis advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 91.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 91
Incumbent Steven Otis won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 91 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Otis (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party) | 99.7 | 40,820 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 125 | ||
| Total votes: 40,945 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 91
Incumbent Steven Otis defeated Meg Cameron in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 91 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Otis | 50.3 | 5,804 | |
| Meg Cameron | 49.6 | 5,720 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 11,533 | ||||
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Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Otis advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 91.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Otis advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 91.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 91
Incumbent Steven Otis won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 91 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Otis (D) | 99.5 | 30,858 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 156 | ||
| Total votes: 31,014 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 91
Incumbent Steven Otis advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 91 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Steven Otis | |
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2016
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Assembly 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 Steven Otis ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 91 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 91 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Steven Otis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Steven Otis ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 91 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 91 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steven Otis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Otis also ran on the Working Families, Independence, and Women's Equality Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Steven Otis was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Otis also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Otis was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Otis ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 91. Otis ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. He defeated William J. Villanova in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steven Otis |
62.7% | 25,905 | |
| Republican | William J. Villanova | 37.3% | 15,397 | |
| Total Votes | 41,302 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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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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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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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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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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Personal
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Otis is married to his wife Martha.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 91 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 91 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Otis,” 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
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 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 Assembly 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 Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
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| Preceded by George Latimer (D) |
New York State Assembly District 91 2013-Present |
Succeeded by - |
