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Jaime Williams

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Jaime Williams
New York State Assembly District 59
Tenure
2016 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
9
Predecessor:Roxanne Persaud (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$142,000/year
Per diem
$203/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
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Jaime Williams (Democratic Party) is a member of theNew York State Assembly, representingDistrict 59. She assumed office on May 3, 2016. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Williams (Democratic Party, Republican Party, Conservative Party) ran for re-election to theNew York State Assembly to representDistrict 59. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Williams was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Williams was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Williams was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Williams 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
•Children and Families
•Consumer Affairs and Protection
•Environmental Conservation
•Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
•Transportation

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according toBillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 59

IncumbentJaime Williams won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 59 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jaime Williams
Jaime Williams (D / R / Conservative Party)
 
99.5
 
41,030
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
190

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Total votes: 41,220
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJaime Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 59.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentJaime Williams advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 59.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. IncumbentJaime Williams advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 59.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Williams in this election.

2022

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 59

IncumbentJaime Williams won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 59 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jaime Williams
Jaime Williams (D / Working Families Party)
 
98.7
 
21,617
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.3
 
286

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Total votes: 21,903
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJaime Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 59.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. IncumbentJaime Williams advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 59.

2020

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 59

IncumbentJaime Williams won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 59 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jaime Williams
Jaime Williams (D)
 
99.0
 
38,846
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.0
 
397

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Total votes: 39,243
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJaime Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 59.

Working Families Party primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2018

See also:New York State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 59

IncumbentJaime Williams defeatedBrandon Washington in the general election for New York State Assembly District 59 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jaime Williams
Jaime Williams (D)
 
80.9
 
27,524
Brandon Washington (R)
 
19.1
 
6,485
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
10

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Total votes: 34,019
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJaime Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 59.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled.Brandon Washington advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 59.

2016

General election

See also:New York State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for theNew 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.

IncumbentJaime Williams defeatedJeffrey J. Ferretti in the New York State Assembly District 59 general election.[1][2]

New York State Assembly, District 59 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngJaime WilliamsIncumbent78.10%33,329
    RepublicanJeffrey J. Ferretti21.90%9,348
Total Votes42,677
Source:New York Board of Elections


IncumbentJaime Williams ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 59 Democratic primary.[3][4]

New York State Assembly, District 59 Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngJaime WilliamsIncumbent (unopposed)


Williams also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.Jeffrey J. Ferretti ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 59 Republican primary.[3][4]

New York State Assembly, District 59 Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngJeffrey J. Ferretti (unopposed)

Ferretti also ran on the Conservative Party ticket.

Special election

See also:New York state legislative special elections, 2016

Aspecial election for the position ofNew York State Assembly District 59 was called for April 19. Candidates were nominated by parties rather than chosen in primaries.[5]

The seat was vacant followingRoxanne Persaud's (D) election to the state Senate in November 2015.[6]

Jaime Williams (D) defeatedJeffrey J. Ferretti (R) in the special election.[7][8][9]

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Jaime Williams did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Jaime Williams did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Jaime Williams campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024New York State Assembly District 59Won general$82,355 $0
2022New York State Assembly District 59Won general$88,695 $0
2020New York State Assembly District 59Won general$8,175 N/A**
2016New York State Assembly, District 59Won$3,600 N/A**
Grand total$182,825 N/A**
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.


2023

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In 2023, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.

Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2022

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In 2022, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.

Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.


2021

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In 2021, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.

Legislators are scored on bills related to the fire service.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their support of bills related to the environment, environmental justice, public health, and transportation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2020

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In 2020, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2019

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In 2019, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.

Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2018

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In 2018, the 202ndNew York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.

Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their legislative and budget votes as well as sponsorships of bills during the session.


2017

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In 2017, the 202ndNew 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.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2016

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In 2016, the 201stNew York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.

Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their legislative and budget votes as well as sponsorships of bills during the session.




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    • Footnotes

    1. ↑New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
    2. ↑New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
    3. ↑3.03.1New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
    4. ↑4.04.1New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
    5. ↑Governor of New York, "Special election proclamation," accessed February 1, 2016
    6. ↑Kings County Politics, "Persaud Cruises To Easy Win In 19th Senate District Race," accessed December 2, 2015
    7. ↑Associated Press, "New York - Summary Vote Results," accessed April 19, 2016
    8. ↑kingscountypolitics.com, "Brooklyn’s GOP Warring Factions Unite Behind Ferretti," accessed April 7, 2016
    9. ↑King County Politics, "Brooklyn Lawmakers On The Move Feb. 9, 2016," accessed February 9, 2016

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    Roxanne Persaud (D)    		New York State Assembly District 59
    2016-Present    		Succeeded by
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