Stacey G. Pheffer Amato
2017 - Present
2027
8
Compensation
$142,000/year
November 5, 2024
Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (Democratic Party) is a member of theNew York State Assembly, representingDistrict 23. She assumed office in 2017. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Amato (Democratic Party, We the People Party) ran for re-election to theNew York State Assembly to representDistrict 23. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Amato was assigned to the following committees:
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Education Committee
- Governmental Employees Committee,Chair
- Racing and Wagering Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
2023-2024
Amato was assigned to the following committees:
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Education Committee
- Governmental Employees Committee,Chair
- Racing and Wagering Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Amato was assigned to the following committees:
- Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Governmental Employees Committee
- Racing and Wagering Committee
- Science & Technology Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Amato was assigned to the following committees:
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
- Racing and Wagering Committee
- Governmental Employees Committee
- Veterans' 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 |
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| •Consumer Affairs and Protection |
| •Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| •Governmental Employees |
| •Racing and Wagering |
| •Veterans' Affairs |
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 23
IncumbentStacey G. Pheffer Amato defeatedThomas Sullivan in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D / We the People Party) | 51.6 | 24,235 |
 | Thomas Sullivan (R / Conservative Party / Common Sense Party)  | 48.2 | 22,667 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 92 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 46,994 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Thomas Sullivan (Secure Border Party)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentStacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Amato in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 23
IncumbentStacey G. Pheffer Amato defeatedThomas Sullivan in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D / We the People Party) | 50.0 | 16,185 |
| Thomas Sullivan (R / Conservative Party) | 49.9 | 16,170 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 32,375 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentStacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.Thomas Sullivan advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 23
IncumbentStacey G. Pheffer Amato defeatedPeter Hatzipetros in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D) | 61.5 | 29,065 |
 | Peter Hatzipetros (R / Conservative Party / Save Our City Party) | 38.4 | 18,133 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 42 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 47,240 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentStacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Peter Hatzipetros advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.Peter Hatzipetros advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 23.
Independence Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (Independence Party)
2018
Amato also ran in the 2018 election as aWorking Families Party andIndependence Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 23
IncumbentStacey G. Pheffer Amato defeatedMatthew Pecorino in the general election for New York State Assembly District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (D) | 68.1 | 20,157 |
 | Matthew Pecorino (R) | 31.9 | 9,431 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 17 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 29,605 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23
IncumbentStacey G. Pheffer Amato advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 23 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Stacey G. Pheffer Amato |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23
Matthew Pecorino advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 23 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Pecorino |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | |||
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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.IncumbentPhillip Goldfeder (D) did not seek re-election.
Stacey G. Pheffer Amato defeatedAlan N. Zwirn in the New York State Assembly District 23 general election.[1][2]
| New York State Assembly, District 23 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Stacey G. Pheffer Amato | 67.81% | 27,042 | |
| Republican | Alan N. Zwirn | 32.19% | 12,836 | |
| Total Votes | 39,878 | |||
| Source:New York Board of Elections | ||||
Stacey G. Pheffer Amato ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 23 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 23 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Stacey G. Pheffer Amato (unopposed) | |
Pheffer Amato also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets.Alan N. Zwirn ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 23 Republican primary.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 23 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Alan N. Zwirn (unopposed) | |
Zwirn also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Stacey G. Pheffer Amato did not completeBallotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Stacey G. Pheffer Amato did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Stacey G. Pheffer Amato did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Pheffer Amato's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ | Transportation Public transportation is the back bone of New York City, and Stacey will advocate to increase and improve all aspects of public transportation in the district. She will fight for increased access to and from her district and looks forward to advocating for increased investment in that kind of infrastructure including the plan to make the Rockaway Beach Rail line, or QueensRail, a reality. This will improve transportation in the district and bring good jobs. Additionally, Stacey will advocate for improved permanent ferry service by expanding the current proposed ferry schedule and incorporating a free transfer to subway and bus. Education Stacey is a proud parent of public school students, a member of UFT, and the president of her Parent Association. Stacey will fight for increased funding for public education and to ensure that all students in New York State have the resources they need to thrive. Jobs As a small business owner Stacey knows the importance of creating jobs in our community. Stacey will fight to cut the red tape that currently is strangling growth and economic opportunities for our small businesses. The small businesses are what make our community great and Stacey will focus on ensuring our local businesses are able to thrive here in our neighborhoods. Quality of Life In our unique communities here in Southern Queens and Rockaway Stacey will work to ensure our quality of life issues get the attention they need and deserve. Whether it’s a pothole on your block or your insurance company is giving you the run around, Stacey will fight tooth and nail to get issues resolved. Storm Preparedness Superstorm Sandy devastated the Rockaways, putting Stacey’s family and so many others in crisis. Moving forward, all of New York needs to be ready for storms of this caliber which are likely to become our new normal. Stacey will go to Albany to ensure full funding for storm preparedness and to make resiliency and recovery planning a priority. In addition, Stacey will work to make New York a leader in our fight against sea level rise to protect the environment and the quality of life in our district.[5] | ” |
| —Stacey Pheffer Amato[6] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | New York State Assembly District 23 | Won general | $1,002,303 | $0 |
| 2022 | New York State Assembly District 23 | Won general | $311,557 | $0 |
| 2020 | New York State Assembly District 23 | Won general | $108,053 | N/A** |
| 2016 | New York State Assembly, District 23 | Won | $156,674 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $1,578,586 | 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 from this year may not be complete | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Pheffer Amato's endorsements included the following:[7]
- Queens Borough President Melinda Katz
- Assembly Member Phil Goldfeder
- Working Families Party
- Womens Equality Party
- NYSUT
- TWU
- Iron Workers
- CSA
- Court Clerks
- DC Painters 9
- Sanitation
- Carpenters
- Teamsters Joint Council 16
- RWDSU
- Nurses
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 23 | Personal |
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
- ↑3.03.1New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑4.04.1New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑Stacey Pheffer Amato, "Issues," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑Stacey G. Pheffer Amato, "Endorsements," accessed October 14, 2016
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