John Liu
2023 - Present
2025
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John Liu (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 16. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Liu (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 16. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Liu was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Revenue Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- New York City Education Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Liu was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Revenue Committee
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- New York City Education Committee, Chair
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 16
Incumbent John Liu defeated Ruben Cruz II in the general election for New York State Senate District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Liu (D / Working Families Party) | 57.7 | 28,715 |
 | Ruben Cruz II (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party)  | 42.2 | 21,033 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 50 | ||
| Total votes: 49,798 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Liu advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 16.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ruben Cruz II advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 16.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Ruben Cruz II advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 16.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Liu advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 16.
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 11
Incumbent John Liu defeated Elisa Nahoum in the general election for New York State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Liu (D / Working Families Party) | 63.4 | 78,818 |
 | Elisa Nahoum (R / Conservative Party / Save Our City Party) | 36.5 | 45,400 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 97 | ||
| Total votes: 124,315 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Liu advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Elisa Nahoum advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Elisa Nahoum advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent John Liu advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 11.
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 11
John Liu defeated Vickie Paladino, incumbent Tony Avella, and Simon Minching in the general election for New York State Senate District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Liu (D) | 53.6 | 42,047 |
 | Vickie Paladino (R) | 24.3 | 19,062 | |
 | Tony Avella (Independence Party) | 20.7 | 16,241 | |
 | Simon Minching (Conservative Party) | 1.4 | 1,123 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 78,514 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 11
John Liu defeated incumbent Tony Avella in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 11 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Liu | 52.3 | 12,578 |
| Tony Avella | 47.7 | 11,489 | |
| Total votes: 24,067 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 11
Vickie Paladino defeated Simon Minching in the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 11 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vickie Paladino | 56.7 | 1,735 |
| Simon Minching | 43.3 | 1,323 | |
| Total votes: 3,058 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Simon Minching advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 11.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tony Avella advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Senate District 11.
2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Tony Avella defeated John Liu in the Democratic primary. Paul Gilman ran as a Green Party candidate. Avella also ran on the Independence Party of New York State ticket. Avella defeated Gilman in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Tony Avella Incumbent |
71.2% | 29,359 | |
| None | Blank | 21.6% | 8,888 | |
| Green | Paul Gilman | 6.8% | 2,813 | |
| None | Scattering | 0.4% | 164 | |
| Total Votes | 41,224 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Tony Avella Incumbent |
53% | 7,896 |
| John Liu | 47% | 7,002 |
| Total Votes | 14,898 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2023
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In 2023, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 21.
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2022
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In 2022, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Toby Ann Stavisky (D) |
New York State Senate District 16 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Tony Avella (D) |
New York State Senate District 11 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Toby Ann Stavisky (D) |
