Edward Ra
2013 - Present
2025
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Edward Ra (Republican Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 19. He assumed office in 2013. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Ra (Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 19. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Ra earned his B.A. from Loyola College in Maryland in 2004, his J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 2007 and his LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2008. His professional experience includes being a legal aide to the New York State Attorney General and the Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Hempstead.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Ra was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Ra was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Ra was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Codes |
| • Education |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ra served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Codes |
| • Education |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ra served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Codes |
| • Education |
| • Health |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ra served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Codes |
| • Education |
| • Health |
| • Labor |
| • Racing and Wagering |
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 19
Incumbent Edward Ra defeated Sanjeev Jindal in the general election for New York State Assembly District 19 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Edward Ra (R / Conservative Party) | 64.7 | 41,605 | |
| Sanjeev Jindal (D) | 35.2 | 22,655 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 86 | ||
| Total votes: 64,346 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sanjeev Jindal advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ra in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 19
Incumbent Edward Ra defeated Sanjeev Jindal in the general election for New York State Assembly District 19 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Edward Ra (R / Conservative Party) | 66.4 | 33,908 | |
| Sanjeev Jindal (D) | 33.6 | 17,141 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 51,063 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sanjeev Jindal advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 19
Incumbent Edward Ra defeated Gary Port in the general election for New York State Assembly District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Edward Ra (R / L / Conservative Party / Independence Party) | 58.9 | 38,509 | |
| Gary Port (D) | 41.1 | 26,831 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 65,360 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Gary Port advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Libertarian primary for New York State Assembly District 19.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Ra 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 19
Incumbent Edward Ra defeated William Carr in the general election for New York State Assembly District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Edward Ra (R) | 55.5 | 26,266 | |
| William Carr (D) | 44.5 | 21,083 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 47,363 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 19
William Carr advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 19 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | William Carr | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 19
Incumbent Edward Ra advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 19 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Edward Ra | |
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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 Edward Ra defeated Gary B. Port in the New York State Assembly District 19 general election.[1][2]
| New York State Assembly, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Edward Ra Incumbent |
61.69% | 34,344 | |
| Democratic | Gary B. Port | 38.31% | 21,331 | |
| Total Votes | 55,675 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Gary B. Port ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 19 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Gary B. Port (unopposed) | |
Port also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets.
Incumbent Edward Ra ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 19 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 19 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Edward Ra Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Ra also ran on the Conservative, Independence, Reform, and TRP-Tax Revolt 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. Gary B. Port was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Edward Ra was unopposed in the Republican primary. Port ran on the Working Families Party ticket and Ra ran on the Conservative Party, Tax Revolt Party (TRP) and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Ra defeated Port in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward Ra Incumbent |
69% | 21,194 | |
| Democratic | Gary B. Port | 31% | 9,521 | |
| Total Votes | 30,715 | |||
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Ra ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 19. 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. He defeated Gary B. Port in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward Ra Incumbent |
62.1% | 28,799 | |
| Democratic | Gary B. Port | 37.9% | 17,599 | |
| Total Votes | 46,398 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Ra was uncontested in the September 14 Republican primary. Ra defeated Patrick Nicolosi (D) and Mimi Pierre Johnson (D) in the general election on November 2.[11][12] In addition to his slot on the Republican Party ticket, Ra was also listed as a candidate of the Independence Party of New York State and the Conservative Party.
| New York State Assembly, District 21 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Ra (R)
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18,842 | |||
| Patrick Nicolosi (D) | 15,097 | |||
| Mimi Pierre Johnson (WF) | 1,556 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Edward Ra did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Edward Ra 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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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, Ra's endorsements included the following:[13]
- New York State United Teachers
- CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO
- Public Employees Federation
- New York State AFL-CIO
- Fire Marshall Benevolent Association of Nassau County
- National Federation of Independent Business/New York
- Police Benevolent Association, County of Nassau, Inc.
- Superior Officers Association, Police Department, County of Nassau
Personal
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Ra has a wife, Laura.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 19 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 19 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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 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
- ↑ Vote Ed Ra, "Endorsements," accessed October 8, 2014
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New York State Assembly District 19 2013-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 21 2011-2013 |
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