JLCNY Endorsements
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October 29, 2012
Below is a list of endorsements for several important elections in counties where we have landowner coalition members. For each race, the list shows an incumbent, the challenger and their party. This list of endorsements is based on input from our coalition leaders and members, examination of the candidates’ records and positions on issues important to the JLC and an evaluation of who will best represent the interests that are vital to the JLC members and their communities.
Each candidate we have endorsed has shown a commitment to landowner rights and is vital in moving our agenda forward (we have not recommended a candidate in every race). Our endorsements signal the JLC’s strong belief that we should support those candidates who stand up for our rights in the face of tremendous pressure and misinformation.
This year, local elections at the county, city, town and village levels will be more important than ever. Those opposed to natural gas development are actively trying to place their candidates on local boards. Electing pro gas candidates at the local level will be crucial while we wait for our courts to determine the extent of local and state control over natural gas development. Please contact your landowner coalition for information on local elections.
Voting is a personal decision based on each individual’s experience and interests. This list is meant to inform you of the candidates who support the issues important to the JLC. However you make your decisions on the political candidates, we urge you to exercise your right to vote on November 6, 2012.
NYS Assembly
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County (AD) |
Current Member (Party) |
Opponent (Party) |
Endorsement |
Notes |
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Madison (121) |
Bill Magee (D) |
Levi Spires (R) |
Levi Spires (R) |
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Cortland (125/126) |
Barbara Lifton (D-125) |
Unopposed |
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Gary Finch (R-126) |
Unopposed |
Gary Finch (R-126) |
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Broome (122/123/124) |
Cliff Crouch (R-122) |
Unopposed |
Cliff Crouch (R-122) |
Donna Lupardo has publicly maintained a neutral position on drilling |
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Donna Lupardo (D-123) |
Julie Lewis (R-123) |
Julie Lewis (R-123) |
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Will Barclay (R-124) |
Unopposed |
Will Barclay (R-124) |
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Delaware (101/102/122) |
Claudia Tenney (R-101) |
Dan Carter (D-101) |
Claudia Tenney (R-101) |
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Peter Lopez (R-102) |
James Miller (D-102) |
Peter Lopez (R-102) |
Joel Miller (R-102) did not seek re-election |
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Cliff Crouch (R-122) |
Unopposed |
Cliff Crouch (R-122) |
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Tompkins (125/132) |
Barbara Lifton (D-125) |
Unopposed |
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Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
Unopposed |
Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
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Chemung (124/132) |
Will Barclay (R-124) |
Unopposed |
Will Barclay (R-124) |
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Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
Unopposed |
Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
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Sullivan (100) |
Aileen Gunther (D) |
Gary Linton (R) |
Gary Linton (R) |
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Steuben (132/133) |
Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
Unopposed |
Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
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Bill Nojay (R-133) |
Randolph Weaver (D-133) |
Bill Nojay (R-133)
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Yates (132) |
Phil Palmesano (R-132)
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Unopposed |
Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
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Schuyler (132) |
Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
Unopposed |
Phil Palmesano (R-132) |
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Chenango (122/126) |
Cliff Crouch (R-122) |
Unopposed |
Cliff Crouch (R-122) |
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Gary Finch (R-126) |
Unopposed |
Gary Finch (R-126) |
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Tioga (124) |
Will Barclay (R-124) |
Unopposed |
Will Barclay (R-124) |
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Otsego (101/121) |
Claudia Tenney (R-101) |
Dan Carter (D-101) |
Claudia Tenney (R-101 |
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Peter Lopez (R-102) |
James Miller (D-102) |
Peter Lopez (R-102) |
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Bill Magee (D) |
Levi Spires (R) |
Levi Spires (R)
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NYS Senate
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County (SD) |
Current Member (Party)
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Opponent (Party) |
Endorsing (Party) |
Notes |
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Allegany (57) |
Catherine Young (R) |
Unopposed |
Catherine Young (R) |
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Madison (53) |
Dave Valesky (D) |
Unopposed |
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Cortland (51) |
James Seward (R-51) |
Howard Leib (D) |
James Seward (R-51) |
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Broome (52) |
Tom Libous (R) |
John Orzel (D) |
Tom Libous (R) |
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Delaware (42/51) |
John Bonacic (R-42) |
Unopposed |
John Bonacic (R-42) |
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James Seward (R-51) |
Howard Leib (D-51) |
James Seward (R-51) |
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Tompkins (51/58) |
James Seward (R-51) |
Howard Leib (D-51) |
James Seward (R-51) |
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Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
Unopposed |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
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Chemung (58) |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
Unopposed |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
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Sullivan (42) |
John Bonacic (R-42) |
Unopposed |
John Bonacic (R-42) |
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Steuben (58) |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
Unopposed |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
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Yates (58) |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
Unopposed |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
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Schuyler (58) |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
Unopposed |
Tom O’Mara (R-58) |
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Chenango (52) |
Tom Libous (R) |
John Orzel (D) |
Tom Libous (R) |
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Tioga (52) |
Tom Libous (R) |
John Orzel (D) |
Tom Libous (R) |
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Otsego (51) |
James Seward (R-51) |
Howard Leib (D) |
James Seward (R-51) |
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US Congress
Richard Hanna (R) v. Dan Lamb (D), District 22 - Endorsement for Richard Hanna (R)
Tom Reed (R) vs Nathan Shinagawa (D), District 23 – Endorsement for Tom Reed (R)
Kirsten Gillebrand (D) vs. Wendy Long (R), Senate – Endorsement for Wendy Long (R)
Broome County Executive
Not all counties have a county executive. Broome County has an important race: Debbie Preston(R) v. Tarik Abdelizim (D). Debbie Preston supports drilling. Tarik Abdelizim is publicly opposed. Endorsement for Debbie Preston
JLC Members
Please note that JLC members Steve Herz (D-Windsor) & Julie Lewis (R-123) are each running for election, Steve for Broome County Legislative District 9 (Windsor, Colesville, and Sanford) and Julie for Assembly District 123.
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