Skyler Johnson
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Skyler Johnson (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 4. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.
Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Skyler Johnson was born in Port Jefferson Station, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University in 2022. His career experience includes working as a nonprofit professional.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 4
Incumbent Edward Flood and Rebecca Kassay ran in the general election for New York State Assembly District 4 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Rebecca Kassay (D)  | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Skyler Johnson (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 4
Rebecca Kassay defeated Skyler Johnson in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 4 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rebecca Kassay | 64.1 | 3,479 |
 | Skyler Johnson | 35.9 | 1,951 | |
| Total votes: 5,430 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Flood advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 4.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Flood advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 4.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Skyler Johnson advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 4.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Johnson received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Johnson's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
- State Assm. Charles Lavine (D)
- Member, NY State Assembly Karines Reyes (D)
- State Assm. Fred Thiele (D)
- State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli (D)
2022
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 1
Incumbent Anthony Palumbo defeated Skyler Johnson in the general election for New York State Senate District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Anthony Palumbo (R / Conservative Party) | 56.0 | 73,624 |
| Skyler Johnson (D / Working Families Party) | 43.9 | 57,739 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 131,377 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Skyler Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 1.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anthony Palumbo advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 1.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anthony Palumbo advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 1.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Skyler Johnson advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 1.
2020
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 1
Anthony Palumbo defeated Laura Ahearn in the general election for New York State Senate District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Palumbo (R / Conservative Party) | 51.7 | 86,975 |
 | Laura Ahearn (D / Protect the Taxpayer Party) | 48.3 | 81,265 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 33 | ||
| Total votes: 168,273 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Valerie Cartright (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 1
Laura Ahearn defeated Valerie Cartright, Thomas Schiavoni, Skyler Johnson, and Nora Higgins in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 1 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laura Ahearn | 34.2 | 8,429 |
 | Valerie Cartright | 26.7 | 6,576 | |
| Thomas Schiavoni | 23.6 | 5,825 | |
| Skyler Johnson | 11.5 | 2,830 | |
| Nora Higgins | 3.9 | 952 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 24,641 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Anthony Palumbo advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 1.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Anthony Palumbo advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 1.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Valerie Cartright advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 1.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Skyler Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson'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 grew up on Long Island. I attended Mount Sinai School District, where my family was deeply rooted - my mother attended as well, and my grandmother was the District Clerk. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stony Brook University.
I'm a member of the Board of Directors for Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund. In that role, I am helping to lead the fight to pass the equal rights amendment in November and codify the right to choose and equal protections for all into our state constitution. I'm a non-profit worker currently focusing on preventing overdose deaths in the USA. In my various non-profit roles, I've spent countless hours in the halls of Albany fighting for the working class. I've drafted legislation to benefit New Yorkers, and I've worked to help pass bills - such as Fair Access To Victim's Compensation, to make New York safer for everyone. I'm also a trustee for my synagogue, Temple Beth Emeth of Mount Sinai. Previously, I worked for Mayor Jesse Warren of Southampton Village.
- Building a brighter future for Long Island will take all of us. I'm building a coalition for this campaign - it's why I've received the endorsement of so many leaders in Albany, including Deputy Speaker Ramos and Deputy Majority Leader Solages. Most importantly, I've received support from so many local leaders and individuals who are putting their trust in me to make Long Island more affordable, defend public education, and protect the right to choose.
- I've been fighting for New Yorkers for years - now I'm looking to do it as a member of the Assembly. I'm proud of my experience fighting for reproductive rights, standing up for common sense gun safety laws, and defending public education.
- I'm running to represent everyone, not just a wealthy few. In office, I look forward to being a champion of the middle class.
Education! I am a product of the public education system - both K-12, and through Stony Brook University. Supporting public education is a priority of mine. I received the endorsement of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators, a public school union representing educators, because of my dedication to uplifting public education.
My favorite book tends to change very rapidly, but one of my current favorites is "The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August". It's about a man who lives, dies, and then lives again - repeating his own life on an endless loop, remembering all his prior lives while almost no one else notices time resetting. Besides being a really excellent story, the book is really great at reflecting on human nature, the quest for power, and the heavy impact of each small decision we make.
New York Working Families Party
Council of School Supervisors and Administrators
Comptroller Tom Dinapoli
Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant
Deputy Assembly Speaker Phil Ramos
Deputy Assembly Majority Leader Solages
Assemblyman Fred Thiele
Assemblyman Chuck Lavine
Assemblywoman Karines Reyes
County Legislator Ann Welker
County Legislator Sammy Gonzalez
LGBTQ Victory Fund
Run For Something
Labor, education, and environmental conservation are some of my top committee picks!
Financial transparency is key! I'm endorsed by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, the fiscal watchdog of New York.
New York is not good at government accountability. Recently, our courts further stripped a legislative ethics commission of its enforcement abilities - this is terrible for New York. I will do what I can to create nonpartisan ethics commission to serve as a true watchdog and hold all elected officials accountable.
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2022
Skyler Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Skyler Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson'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'm a student and local activist. I've been fortunate enough to work in politics for the last couple of years, fighting to get candidates elected. I fight for what I know is right- whether it be a woman's right to choose, universal healthcare, or fair housing programs. Now, I'm looking to bring that fight to Albany. My comprehensive policies on a wide range of issues will allow me to fight for people across New York State. I'm a young progressive, and at 19, I can bridge the gap between generations. We need representatives who fight for the people. I don't take corporate money. I'm funded by the people. At the end of the day, I have the knowledge of the issues, the energy, and the passion, to fight for what is best for the people of New York.
- Our representatives are stuck in the past. It's time to vote for representatives who can bring us into a new future.
- We need candidates who have real policy. I'm the only candidate with the plans to get things done in Albany.
- I'm a young candidate. At 19, I can bring other young people into the conversation, and register voters of all ages.
I have several-
Housing
Healthcare
Education
The Environment
I have comprehensive plans on each of these issues. For healthcare, I support the New York Health Act, which will establish single-payer healthcare in New York State. My housing plan will allow people to stay on the island regardless of financial situations. I will fight for clean water on the island, and tighten developer regulations. We will invest in public education to make sure that everyone starts with an equal chance.
In politics, I look up to AOC, for her resilience, strength, and perseverance. My parents are role models for me- they have overcome much adversity and done their best in life.
An elected official can't be afraid to put themselves on the line. If someone is afraid to stand up to leadership for what they believe in, they do not deserve to hold the office.
An official needs to be transparent. They need to always keep an open line of communication with the public.
An official needs to be policy-oriented. They need to base their governance and their campaigns on the facts, and what is best for their district.
While the most major event of my early life was 9/11, I don't remember it. I do remember, the housing crash and the market crash between the ages of 6-8. Many of my earliest memories are of the market crash and the Great Recession.
My first job was in theatre. I grew up acting, and the first "real" job I had was assisting acting classes. At the same time, I ran the office at my family's martial arts school. I balanced those two jobs and school for about two years.
I have a tendency to change my favorite book based on what I'm reading. I really love Stephen King, and the book It. I'm also a huge Shakespeare fan.
I come from a unique background. I have black father and a white mother. I'm also Jewish. I've experienced discrimination on multiple fronts do to this. I've had people both in and out of the Jewish community doubt my religion because of skin color and last name. I've been followed around in stores and treated with suspicion for my skin color. I have a unique view on the world due to all of this, and I can't wait to bring it to Albany.
I believe the state Senate's ability to confirm appointments by the Governor is an important power. However, the different in sizes of the chambers has pros and cons. The small size of the Senate allows for each individual to voice their opinion in a more weighted manner. However, the larger size of the Assembly allows for a diverse range of opinions from across the state. The Assembly also has less constituents individually, allowing them to be more in tune with the specific needs of their district.
While having prior experience can help, we need to elect representatives from different backgrounds. My age allows me a unique perspective on key issues in the Senate.
We need to mitigate the effects of climate change. New York is in trouble- and we need to reverse course quickly.
While the Governor and the state legislature need to work together, they also need to balance each other out. It is important that the state legislature challenge the Governor and provide an important check to the Governor's power.
Absolutely. It's important to have a relationship with colleagues in the state legislature. However, those relationships can not get in the way of a legislature's priorities, or sabotage the needs of individual districts.
Education
Health
Housing
Environmental Conservation
These committees deal with the key issues I want to work on. Housing, healthcare, education, and the environment.
I would like to spend some time in Albany before I considered a leadership role.
Senator Julia Salazar is a major role model for me in Albany. We share many of the same ideals and like her unwavering approach to the issues.
Potentially- if I feel that I can bring something to those positions and help the people of New York or the United States.
I've had many stories that have made an impact- however, there is one in particular I like to cite.
The water quality of my area is horrible. I spoke to a gentleman in my district who has lived here for decades. Recently, he has refused to use the water supply in his house. He has white towels that turn gray if they are washed in his home. He was scared of what taking a shower in his home was doing to him. This has always stuck with me, and demonstrated the change I could make in the community.
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2024 Elections
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