James Sanders Jr.
James Sanders Jr. (Democratic Party) is a member of theNew York State Senate, representingDistrict 10. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Sanders (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to theNew York State Senate to representDistrict 10. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Sanders earned a bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College in 1984. His professional experience includes serving on the New York City Council since 2002, representing the 31st District. He was prevented from running for re-election in 2012 due to term limits.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Sanders was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee
- Procurement and Contracts Committee
- Senate Banks Committee,Chair
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Labor Committee
- Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee
- Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Sanders was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Banks Committee,Chair
- Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Labor Committee
- Procurement and Contracts Committee
- Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Sanders was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business Committee
- Senate Banks Committee,Chair
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Senate Labor Committee
- Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| •Banks |
| •Civil Service and Pensions |
| •Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| •Labor |
| •Racing, Gaming and Wagering |
| •Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sanders served on the following committees:
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Sanders served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| •Banks |
| •Civil Service and Pensions |
| •Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business |
| •Labor |
| •Social Services |
| •Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs |
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 10
IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. defeatedMichael O'Reilly in the general election for New York State Senate District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Sanders Jr. (D / Working Families Party) | 71.0 | 68,074 |
 | Michael O'Reilly (R / Conservative Party / Common Sense)  | 28.9 | 27,673 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 144 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 95,891 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 10.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Michael O'Reilly advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 10.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.Michael O'Reilly advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 10.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 10.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sanders in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 10
IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Sanders Jr. (D) | 98.5 | 43,880 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 647 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 44,527 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 10.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jarvis Onabanjo (D)
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gabriel Boxer (R)
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 10
IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 10 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Sanders Jr. (D / Working Families Party) | 99.7 | 94,555 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 281 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 94,836 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 10.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Felicia Johnson (D)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 10.
2018
Sanders also ran in the 2018 election as aWorking Families Party andReform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 10
IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. won election in the general election for New York State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Sanders Jr. (D) | 99.7 | 63,704 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 214 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 63,918 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 10
IncumbentJames Sanders Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 10 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | James Sanders Jr. |
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2016
Elections for theNew York State Senate 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.
IncumbentJames Sanders, Jr. defeatedAdrienne E. Adams in the New York State Senate District 10 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Senate, District 10 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  James Sanders, Jr.Incumbent | 96.52% | 84,582 | |
| Women's Equality | Adrienne E. Adams | 3.48% | 3,054 | |
| Total Votes | 87,636 | |||
| Source:New York Board of Elections | ||||
IncumbentJames Sanders, Jr. defeatedAdrienne E. Adams in the New York State Senate District 10 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Senate, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | James Sanders, Jr.Incumbent | 57.95% | 5,495 | |
| Democratic | Adrienne E. Adams | 42.05% | 3,988 | |
| Total Votes | 9,483 | |||
Sanders also ran on the Working Families party ticket. Adams also ran on the Women's Equality party ticket.
2014
Elections for theNew York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took placeNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. IncumbentJames Sanders, Jr. defeatedEverly Brown andGian Jones in the Democratic primary. Sanders also ran on theWorking Families Party ticket. Sanders was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| James Sanders, Jr.Incumbent | 73.9% | 6,340 |
| Everly Brown | 22.1% | 1,893 |
| Gian Jones | 4% | 341 |
| Total Votes | 8,574 | |
2012
Sanders ran in the2012 election forNew York State Senate District 10. He defeated incumbentShirley L. Huntley andGian A. Jones in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Sanders, Jr. | 100% | 67,474 | |
| Total Votes | 67,474 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| James Sanders, Jr. | 56.6% | 5,322 |
| Shirley HuntleyIncumbent | 39.9% | 3,747 |
| Gian Jones | 3.5% | 328 |
| Total Votes | 9,397 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
James Sanders Jr. did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
James Sanders Jr. did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | New York State Senate District 10 | Won general | $89,087 | $0 |
| 2022 | New York State Senate District 10 | Won general | $102,516 | $0 |
| 2020 | New York State Senate District 10 | Won general | $106,874 | N/A** |
| 2016 | New York State Senate, District 10 | Won | $115,160 | N/A** |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 10 | Won | $97,211 | N/A** |
| 2012 | New York State Senate, District 10 | Won | $123,309 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 8.
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2023
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In 2023, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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2020
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In 2020, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, theNew 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 202ndNew 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 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.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the 201stNew 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 200thNew 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 200thNew York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Officeholder New York State Senate District 10 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ New York Daily News, "Councilman James Sanders Jr. ‘all in’ for state Senate District 10," May 10, 2012
- ↑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 Senate 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 Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
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