Michael McMahon
Michael McMahon | |
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District Attorney of Richmond County | |
Assumed office January 1, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Master (Acting) |
District Attorneys Association of the State of New York President | |
Assumed office April 1, 2024 | |
Preceded by | John J. Flynn |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | |
In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Vito Fossella |
Succeeded by | Michael Grimm |
Member of the New York City Council from the 49th district | |
In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Jerome X. O'Donovan |
Succeeded by | Kenneth Mitchell |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | September 12, 1957
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Judith Novellino |
Children | 2 |
Education | New York University (BA) New York Law School (JD) |
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Michael E. McMahon (born September 12, 1957) is an American politician and attorney serving as the
Early life, education and career
McMahon is a lifelong resident of Staten Island. He is of
New York City Council
McMahon served as the Chair of the New York City Council's Sanitation & Solid Waste Management Committee focusing on minimizing the use of trucks to transport garbage and also more evenly distributing the load of waste processing across the five boroughs.
U.S. House of Representatives
Committee assignments
- Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Subcommittee on Europe
- Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
- Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Political positions
In November 2009, McMahon voted along with 38 other Democrats against the
Political campaigns
2008
On May 28, 2008, the Staten Island Democratic Committee endorsed McMahon to run for the Congressional seat in New York's 13th congressional district being vacated by retiring 12-year incumbent Republican Vito Fossella.[4] On September 9, 2008 McMahon defeated opponent Steve Harrison in the Democratic Party primary with 75% of votes to Harrison's 25%. Earlier, on June 11, 2008, McMahon had been endorsed by the city's 12 Democratic congressmen.[5]
The 13th had long been considered to be the most conservative district of the 13 that divided New York City. It was based in Staten Island, which is the base of the city's Republican Party. Although Democrats have a 17-point edge in registration, its voters are somewhat conservative on social issues and matters regarding
In the November election, McMahon won in a landslide, taking 61 percent of the vote to Straniere's 33 percent.[6] With his victory, New York City's congressional delegation became entirely Democratic for the first time in 76 years. This occurred despite the fact that John McCain narrowly carried Staten Island in the presidential election; a Democratic presidential candidate has carried Staten Island only four times since 1936.
2010
McMahon was challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee Michael Grimm, a former FBI Special Agent, and Libertarian nominee Tom Vendittelli. Grimm won the election, defeating McMahon.[7] He was one of a number of freshman Democrats who lost reelection in the GOP landslide of 2010.
2015
McMahon had publicly expressed a "serious interest" for retaking his old seat, now numbered as the
In November, McMahon defeated Republican candidate Joan Illuzzi for Staten Island District Attorney.[12] In April 2024, following the resignation of former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn, McMahon was sworn in as President of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York. [13]
References
- ^ "The Law Firm of John O'Leary | Staten Island, NY 10310". www.sinyclaw.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Final vote results for roll call 887". clerk.house.gov. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Voting History: Rep. Michael McMahon [D, NY-13] - U.S. Congress". OpenCongress. Archived from the original on 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ "the albany project:: NY-13: Staten Island Dems Nominate McMahon". Archived from the original on 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ Katz, Celeste (June 11, 2008). "City Congressional Dems Unite Behind McMahon". Daily News. New York. Archived from the original on June 12, 2008.
- ^ Election Results 2008: New York The New York Times, December 9, 2008
- ^ "Defeated Michael McMahon thanks supporters, says he 'respects' will of voters". Staten Island Advance. November 3, 2010.
- ^ Barkan, Ross; Jorgensen, Jillian (December 30, 2014). "Michael Grimm's Predecessor 'Seriously Thinking' About Running for Congress". The New York Observer. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- ^ Jorgensen, Jillian (December 23, 2014). "Michael Grimm Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge But Won't Resign". The New York Observer. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- Capital New York. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ Rachel Shapiro (February 27, 2015). "Staten Island Democrats select Vincent Gentile as candidate for Congress". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ Jillian Jorgensen (November 3, 2015). "Democrat Michael McMahon Wins Staten Island District Attorney Race". Observer. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Robert Abruzzese (April 2, 2024). "Staten Island District Attorney Installed as President of NYS District Attorneys Association". Brooklyn Eagle.
External links
- Michael McMahon for U.S. Congress official campaign site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN