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Asm. George Alvarez
District 78
Democrat
First elected 2023
George Alvarez represents AD-78, a heavily Democratic district carrying a D+62 registration lean, where he won his most recent 2024 general election with 73.5% of the vote against John Santiago, a margin of 47.0 points — a narrower result than the district's longer-term baseline under predecessor Jose Rivera, who routinely posted margins exceeding 75 points. Under all modeled electoral scenarios, Alvarez is rated Safe D for 2026, though the model notes limited contested election data and relies primarily on registration lean as its signal. The district is centered in a dense urban context with a 70.3% Hispanic population, a 30.3% poverty rate, a median household income of $42,572, and an exceptionally low homeownership rate of 8.1%, with registered Democrats comprising 69.2% of voters. In the 2025 session, Alvarez sponsored 31 bills with the largest concentrations in Education (3 bills) and a spread across Labor, Social Services, Tax, Real Property Tax, Public Authorities, Vehicle and Traffic, and Executive law (2 bills each); no committee chairmanship is listed in the brief, and no lobbying sector or committee overlap data is included.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-78
Base lean: D+71
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
- Limited contested election data — registration lean used as primary signal
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+71). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 15+ pts, Likely = 8–14 pts, Lean = 3–7 pts, Toss-up = within 2 pts. Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 5/1/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.
Electoral History AD-78
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | George A. Alvarez 73.5% (17,254) | John Santiago 26.5% (6,229) | 47.0pts |
| 2022 | George A. Alvarez 80.9% (9,059) | Michael J. Dister 19.1% (2,140) | 61.8pts |
| 2020 | Jose Rivera 87.9% (25,920) | Michael Dister 12.1% (3,560) | 75.8pts |
| 2018 | Jose Rivera 93.4% (17,212) | Michael E. Walters 6.6% (1,209) | 86.8pts |
| 2016 | Jose Rivera 93.4% (21,915) | Luana G. Malavolta 5.0% (1,172) | 88.4pts |
| 2014 | Jose Rivera 89.4% (6,965) | Fernando P. Tirado 10.6% (828) | 78.8pts |
| 2012 | Jose Rivera 94.0% (20,241) | Luana G. Malavolta 4.6% (990) | 89.4pts |
| 2010 | Jose Rivera 90.3% (9,189) | William J. Sullivan 9.7% (990) | 80.6pts |
| 2008 | Jose Rivera 90.6% (18,452) | Jose А. Torres 8.3% (1,701) | 82.3pts |
| 2006 | Jose Rivera 89.7% (8,421) | William J. Sullivan 10.3% (970) | 79.4pts |
| 2004 | Jose Rivera 98.1% (16,281) | Richard Retcho 1.9% (315) | 96.2pts |
| 2002 | Jose Rivera 84.2% (7,061) | Luana Malavolta 15.8% (1,322) | 68.4pts |
| 2000 | Jose Rivera 95.0% (15,655) | Paul Dzung-Do 4.2% (689) | 90.8pts |
| 1998 | Roberto Ramirez 100.0% (10,566) | Uncontested | — |
| 1996 | Roberto Ramirez 95.3% (14,507) | Paul Dzung-Do 4.7% (718) | 90.6pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Democratic) | Jose Rivera 84.7% (5,803) | Francisco A. Spies 15.3% (1,049) | 69.4pts |
| 2016 (Democratic) | Jose Rivera 65.4% (2,236) | Ischia J. Bravo 34.6% (1,185) | 30.8pts |
| 2014 (Democratic) | Jose Rivera 77.8% (2,375) | Fernando P. Tirado 22.2% (677) | 55.6pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 78 Profile
Population
125,246
Median income
$42,572
Median rent
$1,578
Homeownership
8.1%
Education (BA+)
19.0%
Poverty rate
30.3%
Uninsured rate
9.1%
Unemployment rate
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
11.6%
Black
18.7%
Hispanic
70.3%
Asian
2.9%
Median age
34.1
Foreign born
41.4%
Limited English households
28.8%
Veterans
1.9%
Disability rate
14.7%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
15.8%
Public transit
57.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.
Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Bills sponsored
31
Floor debate appearances
22
Years in office
3
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A08022-A
PASSED
2026-02-09
An act to amend the Criminal Procedure Law, in relation to requiring certain covered platforms to provide a process for law enforcement agencies to contact such platform and to comply with search warrants within 72 hours
A07360
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law, in relation to authorizing a 30-year retirement benefit for certain members in Nassau County
A04938
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to providing protections for telecommunications tower technicians
A07617
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to removing the prohibitions on patient participation in multiple transplant programs in New York State
The Assembly passed legislation removing prohibitions on patients participating in multiple transplant programs in New York State. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes and 18 co-sponsors, the bill addresses a critical gap in access to organ transplants for Medicaid patients, who under current law can only apply to one program and be on one wait list. Peoples-Stokes noted that approximately 8,000 New Yorkers are currently on transplant wait lists, with roughly 400 expected to die before receiving a transplant. The measure was championed by Dr. Kayler, a transplant surgeon at Erie County Medical Center, and supported by Donate Life New York. The bill allows patients to remove themselves from dependence on dialysis machines by expanding their opportunities to access kidney transplants across multiple programs.
A07601
PASSED
2025-04-30
An act to amend Chapter 383 of the Laws of 1991, relating to the incorporation of the New York Zoological Society in relation to extending the expiration date of free one-day admission to the zoological park
A07601
PASSED
2025-04-30
An act to amend Chapter 383 of the Laws of 1991, relating to the incorporation of the New York Zoological Society in relation to extending the expiration date of free one-day admission to the zoological park
A00867
PASSED
2025-04-01
Amend Penal Law to include certain use of Bluetooth technology to follow a person in the crime of stalking in the fourth degree
A01672
LAID ASIDE
2025-04-01
Amend General Business Law to prohibit contracts for the purchase or financing of a dog, cat, or rabbit from including provisions allowing repossession of the animal
A03875
LAID ASIDE
2025-04-01
Amend General Business Law to require comparison of prices charged by energy services companies
A04850
LAID ASIDE
2025-04-01
Amend Civil Service Law to enact the 'New York State Teleworking Expansion Act'
A06556
PASSED
2025-04-01
Amend Civil Practice Law and Rules to include consideration of evidence of recent acts of aggravated cruelty to animals as a factor when determining whether grounds for a temporary extreme risk protection order exist
A06867
LAID ASIDE
2025-03-25
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to prevailing wage for covered airport workers
A06868
PASSED
2025-03-25
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the civil penalties for violations of child labor laws
The Assembly passed A06868, legislation increasing civil penalties for violations of child labor laws. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Hooks in her first bill passage, received support from members including Assemblymember Palmesano, who voted affirmatively while calling for broader attention to child labor in global supply chains.
A03359
LAID ASIDE
2025-03-17
Amending the Penal Law in relation to the crime of Computer Tampering in the Third Degree
A02565
2025-02-10
Criminal Procedure Law amendment establishing the New York Electronic Communications Privacy Act (NYECPA)
A10210
PASSED
2024-05-23
An act to amend Chapter 449 of the Laws of 1986, amending the Private Housing Finance Law relating to establishing initial rents in respect of certain loans to owners of existing multiple dwellings, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
The Assembly passed A10210, referred by the Committee on Rules, amending the Private Housing Finance Law regarding initial rents for certain loans to owners of existing multiple dwellings. The bill took effect June 30, 2024.
A08999-A
LAID ASIDE
2024-03-04
An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to prohibiting fees for benefit banking services
A04620
2024-02-28
An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to availability for sale of advertised merchandise.
A04282
PASSED
2023-06-08
Reparations Commission Act
The New York State Assembly passed legislation establishing a commission to study the effects of slavery and recommend reparations for descendants of enslaved people in New York. Sponsor Asm. Solages, in closing remarks, invoked a recent mass shooting targeting Black New Yorkers and called the bill a step toward dismantling systemic barriers. The debate spanned hours with passionate testimony from members, many of whom are descendants of enslaved people or members of communities affected by slavery's legacy. Supporters emphasized the bill's importance given efforts in other states to erase slavery from curricula and highlighted slavery's continuing impact through mass incarceration, police brutality, and redlining. Republican opponents objected primarily that the bill excludes minority party appointments to the commission, with Asm. Angelino and Asm. Gallahan arguing the whole community should be represented. Some members raised concerns about defining eligibility, with Asm. Lucas initially voting no but switching to yes after the sponsor acknowledged on record that lineage-based slavery would be a focus of the study. The bill passed with applause from the chamber.
A04620
2023-05-16
Availability for sale of advertised merchandise; rain check requirements
The Assembly debated A04620, sponsored by Asm. Alvarez, which would require retailers to offer rain checks for advertised merchandise and enforce longstanding FTC regulations against bait-and-switch advertising. Alvarez argued the bill shifts the burden of proof from consumers to sellers and addresses deceptive practices. Opponents Mikulin and Jensen contended the mandate would discourage retailers from offering sales and impose unreasonable supply chain burdens. Jensen raised detailed concerns about compliance across multiple advertising formats and the requirement for retailers to maintain excess inventory to fulfill rain checks. Alvarez countered that retailers retain discretion over how many items to offer at sale prices versus rain checks, and that the bill addresses genuine deceptive practices. The debate highlighted tension between consumer protection and business flexibility in pricing and inventory management.
A5610-C
PASSED
2023-05-16
Rain check requirements for retail sales
The Assembly passed A5610-C on May 16, a bill requiring retailers to notify rain check holders within 10 days when advertised items are back in stock and prohibiting re-sale of items without rain checks for 120 days. Sponsor Asm. Alvarez defended the consumer protection measure, but Republicans and several Democrats raised significant concerns about implementation. Critics argued the phone notification requirement for potentially thousands of customers would be prohibitively expensive for low-cost items, likely discouraging retailers from offering rain checks altogether. Asm. Goodell identified potential drafting ambiguities regarding the 120-day restriction. The Republican Conference opposed the bill as written, though members were permitted to vote individually. The Democratic Majority voted in favor. The bill takes effect 180 days after passage.
A02896 / S5579-A
PASSED
2023-02-15
An act to amend the Energy Law, the Executive Law and the Public Service Law, in relation to critical energy infrastructure security and responsibility
The Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Alvarez to strengthen protections for critical energy infrastructure and confidential customer information. Alvarez explained that the bill makes technical amendments to ensure the State's critical energy infrastructure remains protected from hackers, building on protections the Chamber established in 2002. The measure was Alvarez's first bill passage.
Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.
Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026
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Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.
Lobbying Activity
No lobbying disclosures on record for this member in the available dataset (JCOPE filings targeting Assembly members).
Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.