Robert Rodriguez (New York)
Robert Rodriguez (Democratic Party) was the New York Secretary of State. He assumed office on December 20, 2021. He left office on May 8, 2024.
Rodriguez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 68. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Rodriguez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) nominated Rodriguez as the New York Secretary of State on November 4, 2021. His nomination was confirmed by the New York State Senate on March 2, 2022.[1] [2]
Rodriguez served in the New York State Assembly, representing District 68 from 2011 to 2021.
Biography
Rodriguez earned a B.A. from Yale University and an M.B.A. from New York University.[3]
Rodriguez's professional experience includes working as the vice president of the public finance firm A.C. Advisory. Rodriguez served as the chair of Community Board 11 and as a member of the boards of the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, the Terrence Cardinal Cooke Community Advisory Board, Catholic Charities Community Services of New York, and the Supportive Children's Advocacy Network.[3][4]
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 68
Incumbent Robert Rodriguez defeated Daby Carreras in the general election for New York State Assembly District 68 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Rodriguez (D)  | 89.8 | 41,238 |
 | Daby Carreras (R) | 10.0 | 4,608 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 45,898 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 68
Incumbent Robert Rodriguez defeated Tamika Mapp in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 68 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Rodriguez | 55.8 | 7,041 |
 | Tamika Mapp | 43.9 | 5,541 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 12,624 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Daby Carreras advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 68.
Endorsements
To view Rodriguez's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 68
Incumbent Robert Rodriguez defeated Daby Carreras in the general election for New York State Assembly District 68 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Rodriguez (D) | 93.1 | 32,140 |
| Daby Carreras (R) | 6.8 | 2,346 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 46 | ||
| Total votes: 34,532 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 68
Incumbent Robert Rodriguez defeated John Ruiz Miranda in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 68 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Rodriguez | 75.0 | 10,814 |
 | John Ruiz Miranda | 25.0 | 3,612 | |
| Total votes: 14,426 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 68
Daby Carreras advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 68 on September 13, 2018.
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2017
New York City held elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and all 51 seats on the city council in 2017. New Yorkers also voted for offices in their boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Primary elections were scheduled for September 12, 2017, and the general election was on November 7, 2017. Under New York law, candidates who run unopposed in a primary or general election win the nomination or election automatically, and their names do not appear on the ballot.[5]
Diana Ayala defeated Robert Rodriguez, Tamika Mapp, and Israel Martinez in the Democratic primary for the District 8 seat on the New York City Council.[6]
| New York City Council, District 8 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Diana Ayala |
43.50% | 4,012 |
| Robert Rodriguez | 42.23% | 3,895 |
| Tamika Mapp | 9.78% | 902 |
| Israel Martinez | 4.26% | 393 |
| Write-in votes | 0.23% | 21 |
| Total Votes | 9,223 | |
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017 | ||
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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 Robert Rodriguez defeated Daby Carreras in the New York State Assembly District 68 general election.[7][8]
Incumbent Robert Rodriguez ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 68 Democratic primary.[9][10]
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. Incumbent Robert Rodriguez was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ted Jones was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rodriguez also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Rodriguez defeated Jones in the general election.[11][12][13]
2012
Rodriguez ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 68. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[14][15][16]
2010
Rodriguez defeated six competitors in the September 18 Democratic primary. He defeated John Ruiz Miranda Miranda (WFP) and People 4 Chuck party candidate Carlton Berkley (P4C) in the general election.[17][18]
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robert Rodriguez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rodriguez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I've lived in East Harlem my whole life, am raising my family here, and honored to serve as its State Assemblymember. I have forged community-led coalitions since my time as Chair of Community Board 11; I've empowered women and minority owned small businesses; created the Secure Choice Retirement system to allow all New Yorkers to save for their retirement; I've led policy that brought $650 million in reinvestment to public housing after decades of abandonment; fought to keep senior centers open, and worked to improve our schools to give our children the best chance to succeed. In these difficult times it's going to take all of us together to demand policies that provide health care for all, make sure people aren't pushed out of their homes, and dismantle the racism, prejudice and violence still embedded in our system.
- Fighting to help community residents get the help they need not only to get through this health crisis but also to make community stronger, including continuing to work with our small businesses to make sure they are not left out of the government stimulus.
- Passing the NY Health Act so everyone has access to good, quality health care.
- Making sure our families and individuals are not pushed out or priced out their homes by passing greater tenant protections and continuing to invest in NYCHA so residents can live with dignity.
I'm passionate about helping people. Government must level the playing field and fight for our children, our seniors and those least fortunate. We must give every child the chance to succeed, health care is a right not a privilege, and we must protect affordable housing. We are made strong by our diversity and we must promote equality, justice and fairness. Workers deserve good jobs with good benefits, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect with one standard of justice for all.
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2017
In the New York Campaign Finance Board's voter guide, Rodriguez listed his top three issues as:
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Committee assignments
2021-2022
Rodriguez was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Housing Committee
- Labor Committee
- Mental Health Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Rodriguez was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks Committee
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
- Housing Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Mental Health Committee
- Labor Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, Rodriguez served on the following committees:
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| • Banks |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Housing |
| • Labor |
| • Mental Health |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rodriguez served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ways and Means |
| • Banks |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Housing |
| • Labor |
| • Mental Health |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rodriguez served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banks |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Health |
| • Housing |
| • Labor |
| • Mental Health |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rodriguez served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging |
| • Banks |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Mental Health |
| • Small Business |
Sponsored legislation
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2021
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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
2017
Rodriguez received endorsements from the following in 2017:
- 1199SEIU[20]
- Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association[21]
- Bronx Democratic County Committee[22]
- Correction Officers' Benevolent Association[23]
- New York League of Conservation Voters[24]
- NY Local 372[25]
- Patrolmen's Benevolent Association[26]
- Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund[27]
- Pride & Power[28]
- StreetsPAC[29]
- Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel[30]
- New York State Sen. Jose M. Serrano[31]
- New York State Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo[32]
- New York State Assemblywoman Inez E. Dickens[33]
- New York City Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson[34]
2012
Rodriguez received endorsements from the following in 2012:[35]
- 32BJ/SEIU
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York State, "Governor Hochul Announces Administration Nominations and Recommendations," accessed on December 22, 2021
- ↑ Twitter, "N.Y. Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez," accessed on July 12, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedofficialbio - ↑ 4.0 4.1 New York City Campaign Finance Board, "Robert J. Rodriguez," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ New York Election Law, "Sec 6-160. Primaries," accessed July 14, 2017
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Robert J. Rodriguez for New York City Council, "1199SEIU Endorses Assembly Member Robert J. Rodriguez for City Council," August 16, 2017
- ↑ Robert J. Rodriguez for New York City Council, "Auxiliary Police Union Endorses Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez in Bi-Boro Council Race," August 25, 2017
- ↑ New York Post, "Bronx Democrats Promote Boys' Club - Not Women," June 11, 2017
- ↑ Robert J. Rodriguez for New York City Council, "Corrections Union Proudly Endorses Assembly Member Robert J. Rodriguez for City Council," August 21, 2017
- ↑ Twitter, "Robert J. Rodriguez on August 4, 2017," August 30, 2017
- ↑ Robert J. Rodriguez for New York City Council, "NY Local 372 Endorses Assembly Member Robert J. Rodriguez for City Council," August 1, 2017
- ↑ New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ Twitter, "Robert J. Rodriguez on August 23, 2017," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ Twitter, "Robert J. Rodriguez on August 29, 2017," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ StreetsPAC, "StreetsPAC Announces Fourth Round of City Council Endorsements," August 17, 2017
- ↑ Twitter, "Robert J. Rodriguez on August 10, 2017," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ Robert J. Rodriguez for New York City Council, "Senator Jose M. Serrano Endorses Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez for City Council," August 14, 2017
- ↑ Robert J. Rodriguez for New York City Council, "Assemblymember Carmen Arroyo Endorses Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez for City Council," August 11, 2017
- ↑ Facebook, "Robert J. Rodriguez on August 8, 2017," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ Twitter, "Vanessa L. Gibson on August 6, 2017," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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| Preceded by Brendan Hughes (D) |
New York Secretary of State 2021-2024 |
Succeeded by Walter Mosley (D) |
| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 68 2011-2021 |
Succeeded by Eddie Gibbs (D) |
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