Charles Lavine
2005 - Present
2025
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Charles Lavine (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 13. He assumed office in 2005. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Lavine (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 13. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Lavine earned his B.A. in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1969 and his J.D. from the New York Law School in 1972. Lavine is a practitioner. His professional experience includes being a lawyer in private practice, a partner of Grossman, Lavine and Rinaldo, a public defender for the Legal Aid Society, in the City of New York and an instructor of Cardoza Law School's Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.[1] Lavine's political experience also includes being a member of the Glen Cove City Council; a committee member, a chair and vice chair of the Glen Cove Democratic Committee; and a committee person for the Nassau County Democratic Committee.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Lavine was assigned to the following committees:
- Codes Committee
- Ethics and Guidance Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Rules Committee
2021-2022
Lavine was assigned to the following committees:
- Codes Committee
- Ethics and Guidance Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Rules Committee
2019-2020
Lavine was assigned to the following committees:
- Codes Committee
- Election Law Committee, Chair
- Ethics and Guidance Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Codes |
| • Ethics and Guidance, Chair |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lavine served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Ethics and Guidance, Chair |
| • Codes |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lavine served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Ethics and Guidance, Chair |
| • Codes |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Social Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lavine served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Codes |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Social Services |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lavine served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Codes |
| • Health |
| • Social Services |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
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 13
Incumbent Charles Lavine defeated Ruka Anzai in the general election for New York State Assembly District 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles Lavine (D) | 54.7 | 29,415 | |
| Ruka Anzai (R / Conservative Party) | 45.2 | 24,293 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 87 | ||
| Total votes: 53,795 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ruka Anzai advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Ruka Anzai advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Charles Lavine defeated Ruka Anzai in the general election for New York State Assembly District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles Lavine (D / Working Families Party) | 54.6 | 22,702 | |
| Ruka Anzai (R / Conservative Party) | 45.4 | 18,865 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 41,595 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ruka Anzai advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Ruka Anzai advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Charles Lavine defeated Andrew Monteleone in the general election for New York State Assembly District 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles Lavine (D / Working Families Party) | 63.1 | 39,446 | |
 | Andrew Monteleone (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 36.8 | 23,015 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 62,477 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Andrew Monteleone advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Andrew Monteleone advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Andrew Monteleone advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Lavine also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party, Women's Equality Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Charles Lavine defeated Andrew Monteleone in the general election for New York State Assembly District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Charles Lavine (D) | 68.1 | 31,602 | |
| Andrew Monteleone (R) | 31.9 | 14,804 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 46,420 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13
Andrew Monteleone advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Monteleone |
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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 Charles Lavine defeated Jeffrey S. Vitale and Jeffery J. Peress in the New York State Assembly District 13 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Charles Lavine Incumbent |
62.42% | 31,860 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey S. Vitale | 36.38% | 18,570 | |
| Green Party | Jeffery J. Peress | 1.20% | 614 | |
| Total Votes | 51,044 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Charles Lavine ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 13 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Charles Lavine Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Lavine also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets. Jeffrey S. Vitale ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 13 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jeffrey S. Vitale (unopposed) | |
Vitale also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets. Jeffery J. Peress ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 13 Green primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 13 Green Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Green Party | Jeffery J. Peress (unopposed) | |
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 Charles Lavine was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Louis Imbroto was unopposed in the Republican primary. Jeffery J. Peress ran as a Green Party candidate. Lavine ran on the Working Families Party, Women's Equality Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets and Imbroto ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Lavine defeated Imbroto and Peress in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Lavine Incumbent |
60.2% | 17,687 | |
| Republican | Louis Imbroto | 38.4% | 11,290 | |
| Green | Jeffery J. Peress | 1.3% | 389 | |
| Total Votes | 29,366 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Lavine ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 13. He 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. Louis Imbroto ran unopposed in the Republican primary; he also ran on the Conservative Party ticket. He defeated Jeffery J. Peress and Louis Imbroto in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Lavine Incumbent |
63.3% | 29,089 | |
| Republican | Louis Imbroto | 35.8% | 16,470 | |
| Green | Jeffery J. Peress | 0.9% | 395 | |
| Total Votes | 45,954 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Levine ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Robert Germino, Jr. (R) in the general election on November 2.[12][13] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the Independence Party of New York State and Working Families Party.
| New York State Assembly, District 13 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles Lavine (D)
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21,594 | |||
| Robert Germino, Jr. (R) | 16,996 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Lavine won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 13, defeating opponent George McMenamin (R).[14][15]
Lavine raised $132,139 for his campaign while McMenamin raised $7,050.[16]
| New York State Assembly, District 13 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles Lavine (D)
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35,960 | |||
| George McMenamin (R) | 19,118 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2014
Lavine's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[17]
Criminal Justice
- Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine's voting record demonstrates his commitment to ensuring public safety and improving the criminal justice system. His leadership on these issues is respected by all; when Chuck speaks on the subject of criminal justice, members on both sides of the aisle listen."
The Environment
- Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine understands the importance of protecting New York’s natural heritage. During his time in the State Assembly, Chuck has established an impressive voting record in support of environmental conservation efforts."
Government Reform
- Excerpt: "Since his early days in the New York State Assembly, Chuck Lavine has been a proponent of government reform. He has played a vital role as a member (now Chair) of the Ethics and Guidance Committee, introducing systemic reforms to the form and function of the New York State Assembly."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Chuck Lavine believes that increased employment must be the most important factor in determining how and where New York’s economic development dollars should be invested. Our state can and will produce thousands of jobs if we reform the way we invest state economic development dollars."
LGBT Rights
- Excerpt: "Chuck Lavine is a long-time supporter of LGBT rights. Since its introduction into the Assembly in 2007, Chuck has voted in favor of same-sex marriage in the state of New York and continued to support the legislation until it was finally passed and signed into law in 2011(A 8354)."
Veterans' Rights
- Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine believes that supporting our veterans and their families must be a policy priority in Albany, and has built a strong legislative record as an advocate for veterans’ rights."
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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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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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Personal
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Lavine and his wife, Ronnie, have two children; Gregory and Andria.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Lavine,” 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 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
- ↑ 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 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Lavine for Assembly, "Issues," accessed October 8, 2014
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New York State Assembly District 13 2005-Present |
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