Charles Lavine

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Charles Lavine
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New York State Assembly District 13
Tenure

2005 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

19

Compensation

Base salary

$142,000/year

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1969

Law

New York Law School, 1972

Personal
Religion
Jewish
Profession
Practitioner
Contact

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Charles Lavine (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 13. He assumed office in 2005. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.

Lavine (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 13. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Lavine earned his B.A. in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1969 and his J.D. from the New York Law School in 1972. Lavine is a practitioner. His professional experience includes being a lawyer in private practice, a partner of Grossman, Lavine and Rinaldo, a public defender for the Legal Aid Society, in the City of New York and an instructor of Cardoza Law School's Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.[1] Lavine's political experience also includes being a member of the Glen Cove City Council; a committee member, a chair and vice chair of the Glen Cove Democratic Committee; and a committee person for the Nassau County Democratic Committee.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Lavine was assigned to the following committees:

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2021-2022

Lavine was assigned to the following committees:

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2019-2020

Lavine was assigned to the following committees:

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

New York committee assignments, 2017
Codes
Ethics and Guidance, Chair
Health
Higher Education
Insurance
Judiciary

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lavine served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Lavine served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lavine served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lavine served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 13

Incumbent Charles Lavine defeated Ruka Anzai in the general election for New York State Assembly District 13 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Charles Lavine
Charles Lavine (D)
 
54.7
 
29,415
Image of Ruka Anzai
Ruka Anzai (R / Conservative Party)
 
45.2
 
24,293
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
87

Total votes: 53,795
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Ruka Anzai advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Ruka Anzai advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lavine in this election.

2022

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 13

Incumbent Charles Lavine defeated Ruka Anzai in the general election for New York State Assembly District 13 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Charles Lavine
Charles Lavine (D / Working Families Party)
 
54.6
 
22,702
Image of Ruka Anzai
Ruka Anzai (R / Conservative Party) Candidate Connection
 
45.4
 
18,865
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
28

Total votes: 41,595
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Ruka Anzai advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Ruka Anzai advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

2020

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 13

Incumbent Charles Lavine defeated Andrew Monteleone in the general election for New York State Assembly District 13 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Charles Lavine
Charles Lavine (D / Working Families Party)
 
63.1
 
39,446
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Andrew Monteleone (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party)
 
36.8
 
23,015
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
16

Total votes: 62,477
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Andrew Monteleone advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Andrew Monteleone advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Independence Party primary election

The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Andrew Monteleone advanced from the Independence Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 13.

2018

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018

Lavine also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party, Women's Equality Party, and Reform Party candidate.

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 13

Incumbent Charles Lavine defeated Andrew Monteleone in the general election for New York State Assembly District 13 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Charles Lavine
Charles Lavine (D)
 
68.1
 
31,602
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Andrew Monteleone (R)
 
31.9
 
14,804
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
14

Total votes: 46,420
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13

Incumbent Charles Lavine advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 13 on September 13, 2018.

Candidate
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Charles Lavine

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13

Andrew Monteleone advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 13 on September 13, 2018.

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2016

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 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 Charles Lavine defeated Jeffrey S. Vitale and Jeffery J. Peress in the New York State Assembly District 13 general election.[2][3]

New York State Assembly, District 13 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Charles Lavine Incumbent 62.42% 31,860
     Republican Jeffrey S. Vitale 36.38% 18,570
     Green Party Jeffery J. Peress 1.20% 614
Total Votes 51,044
Source: New York Board of Elections


Incumbent Charles Lavine ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 13 Democratic primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Charles Lavine Incumbent (unopposed)

Lavine also ran on the Working Families and Women's Equality Party tickets. Jeffrey S. Vitale ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 13 Republican primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jeffrey S. Vitale  (unopposed)

Vitale also ran on the Conservative and Reform Party tickets. Jeffery J. Peress ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 13 Green primary.[4][5]

New York State Assembly, District 13 Green Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Green Party Green check mark transparent.png Jeffery J. Peress  (unopposed)

2014

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 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 Charles Lavine was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Louis Imbroto was unopposed in the Republican primary. Jeffery J. Peress ran as a Green Party candidate. Lavine ran on the Working Families Party, Women's Equality Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets and Imbroto ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Lavine defeated Imbroto and Peress in the general election.[6][7][8]

New York State Assembly, District 13 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCharles Lavine Incumbent 60.2% 17,687
     Republican Louis Imbroto 38.4% 11,290
     Green Jeffery J. Peress 1.3% 389
Total Votes 29,366

2012

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012

Lavine ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 13. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Louis Imbroto ran unopposed in the Republican primary; he also ran on the Conservative Party ticket. He defeated Jeffery J. Peress and Louis Imbroto in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]

New York State Assembly, District 13, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCharles Lavine Incumbent 63.3% 29,089
     Republican Louis Imbroto 35.8% 16,470
     Green Jeffery J. Peress 0.9% 395
Total Votes 45,954

2010

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010

Levine ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Robert Germino, Jr. (R) in the general election on November 2.[12][13] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the Independence Party of New York State and Working Families Party.

New York State Assembly, District 13 2010
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Charles Lavine (D) 21,594
Robert Germino, Jr. (R) 16,996

2008

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Lavine won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 13, defeating opponent George McMenamin (R).[14][15]

Lavine raised $132,139 for his campaign while McMenamin raised $7,050.[16]

New York State Assembly, District 13 2008
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Charles Lavine (D) 35,960
George McMenamin (R) 19,118

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Charles Lavine did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Charles Lavine did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

Lavine's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[17]

Criminal Justice

  • Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine's voting record demonstrates his commitment to ensuring public safety and improving the criminal justice system. His leadership on these issues is respected by all; when Chuck speaks on the subject of criminal justice, members on both sides of the aisle listen."

The Environment

  • Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine understands the importance of protecting New York’s natural heritage. During his time in the State Assembly, Chuck has established an impressive voting record in support of environmental conservation efforts."

Government Reform

  • Excerpt: "Since his early days in the New York State Assembly, Chuck Lavine has been a proponent of government reform. He has played a vital role as a member (now Chair) of the Ethics and Guidance Committee, introducing systemic reforms to the form and function of the New York State Assembly."

Jobs

  • Excerpt: "Chuck Lavine believes that increased employment must be the most important factor in determining how and where New York’s economic development dollars should be invested. Our state can and will produce thousands of jobs if we reform the way we invest state economic development dollars."

LGBT Rights

  • Excerpt: "Chuck Lavine is a long-time supporter of LGBT rights. Since its introduction into the Assembly in 2007, Chuck has voted in favor of same-sex marriage in the state of New York and continued to support the legislation until it was finally passed and signed into law in 2011(A 8354)."

Veterans' Rights

  • Excerpt: "Assemblyman Chuck Lavine believes that supporting our veterans and their families must be a policy priority in Albany, and has built a strong legislative record as an advocate for veterans’ rights."

Campaign finance summary


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Charles Lavine campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* New York State Assembly District 13Won general$59,573 $0
2022New York State Assembly District 13Won general$102,047 $0
2020New York State Assembly District 13Won general$71,012 N/A**
2016New York State Assembly, District 13Won $164,429 N/A**
2014New York State Assembly, District 13Won $226,247 N/A**
2012New York State Assembly, District 13Won $128,735 N/A**
2010New York State Assembly, District 13Won $155,399 N/A**
2008New York State Assembly, District 13Won $132,139 N/A**
2006New York State Assembly, District 13Won $103,932 N/A**
2004New York State Assembly, District 13Won $126,629 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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Personal

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Lavine and his wife, Ronnie, have two children; Gregory and Andria.

See also


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Footnotes

  1. Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Lavine,” accessed August 1, 2014
  2. New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
  3. New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
  6. New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
  7. New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
  8. New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
  9. State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
  10. State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
  11. State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
  12. New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
  13. New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
  14. New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
  15. New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
  16. Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
  17. Lavine for Assembly, "Issues," accessed October 8, 2014

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