Paula Kay | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 100th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Aileen Gunther |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University (BA) Brooklyn Law School (JD) |
| Website | Legislative website |
Paula Elaine Kay is an American lawyer and politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 100th district, which contains a majority of Sullivan County and a portion of northern Orange County.[1]
Kay is a lawyer who has served various town and planning boards throughout Sullivan County.[2]
New York State Assembly
[edit]In 2024, Kay ran for the New York State Assembly in the 100th district, where incumbent Democrat Aileen Gunther was retiring. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary election and appeared on the general election ballot under the democratic and People Over Politics party lines. She defeated Republican and Conservative nominee Louis Ingrassia Jr. with 52.6% of the vote.[3]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paula Kay | 24,516 | ||
| People Over Politics | Paula Kay | 2,557 | ||
| Total | Paula Kay | 27,073 | 52.6 | |
| Republican | Louis Ingrassia Jr. | 21,583 | ||
| Conservative | Louis Ingrassia Jr. | 2,812 | ||
| Total | Louis Ingrassia Jr. | 24,395 | 47.4 | |
| Write-in | 24 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 51,492 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Paula Elaine Kay - Assembly District 100 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ "Election 2024: Paula Kay NYS Assembly District 100, Candidate Interview". WJFF 90.5FM Radio Catskill. September 19, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ "Democrats hang on to Hudson Valley state Assembly seat with Paula Kay win". Spectrum News One. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Election Results". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 15, 2024.