Walter Mosley
2024 - Present
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Walter Mosley (Democratic Party) is the New York Secretary of State. He assumed office on May 22, 2024.
Mosley (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 57. Mosley (Working Families Party) lost in the general election on November 3, 2020. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2020.
Governor of New York Kathy Hochul (Democratic) appointed Mosley as New York Secretary of State on May 1, 2024, to replace Robert Rodriguez (Democratic).[1]
Biography
Mosley earned his bachelor's degree in Criminology from Pennsylvania State University at University Park and his J.D. from Howard University in 1998. His professional experience includes serving as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly and serving as Chief of Staff for the New York State Assembly.[2]
Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 57
Phara Souffrant Forrest defeated incumbent Walter Mosley in the general election for New York State Assembly District 57 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Phara Souffrant Forrest (D)  | 76.1 | 47,347 |
 | Walter Mosley (Working Families Party) | 23.8 | 14,794 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 105 | ||
| Total votes: 62,246 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 57
Phara Souffrant Forrest defeated incumbent Walter Mosley in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 57 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phara Souffrant Forrest | 55.4 | 15,711 |
| Walter Mosley | 44.5 | 12,609 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 46 | ||
| Total votes: 28,366 | |||
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Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Walter Mosley advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 57.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
Mosley also ran in the 2018 election as a Working Families Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 57
Incumbent Walter Mosley won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 57 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Walter Mosley (D) | 99.7 | 49,478 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 137 | ||
| Total votes: 49,615 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 57
Incumbent Walter Mosley advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 57 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 Walter Mosley ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 57 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 57 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Walter Mosley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Walter Mosley ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 57 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 57 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Walter Mosley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Mosley also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
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 Walter Mosley was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Mosley ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 57. Mosley defeated Olanike T. Alabi and Martine Guerrier in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He defeated Francis J. Voyticky in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Walter T. Mosley III |
97.7% | 46,733 | |
| Republican | Francis J. Voyticky | 2.3% | 1,111 | |
| Total Votes | 47,844 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Walter Mosley III |
62.8% | 4,565 |
| Olanike Alabi | 29.8% | 2,168 |
| Martine Guerrier | 7.4% | 535 |
| Total Votes | 7,268 | |
Campaign themes
2020
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State legislative tenure
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2020
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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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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2019-2020
Mosley was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Correction Committee
- Codes Committee
- Housing Committee
- Education Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banks |
| • Codes |
| • Correction |
| • Education |
| • Housing |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mosley served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Correction |
| • Education |
| • Banks |
| • Codes |
| • Housing |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Mosley served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Banks |
| • Cities |
| • Codes |
| • Corporations, Authorities and Commissions |
| • Housing |
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York State, "Governor Hochul Announces Confirmation of Administration Appointees by Senate," accessed May 23, 2024
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Mosley," accessed July 9,2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by Robert Rodriguez (D) |
New York Secretary of State 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
New York State Assembly District 57 2013-2021 |
Succeeded by Phara Souffrant Forrest (D) |
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