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Asm. William Conrad
District 140
Democrat
First elected 2021
William Conrad has represented AD-140, a D+19 district in western New York, since first being elected in 2021, and ran uncontested in 2024 after winning his initial contested races with margins of 17.8 points in 2022 and 18.0 points in 2020; the district is rated Safe D across all modeled electoral environments through 2026. The district is majority-white (81.9%), with 44.1% Democratic registration against 25.1% Republican and 24.7% Independent, a median household income of $68,555, a homeownership rate of 65.8%, and a poverty rate of 13.6%. Conrad sponsored 81 bills in the 2025 session, with Education leading his sponsorship activity at 9 bills, followed by Vehicle and Traffic at 4 bills, and Agriculture and Markets, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation, Judiciary, Public Health, and Public Service at 2 bills each.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-140
Base lean: D+20
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
- Ran uncontested in most recent election
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+20). 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-140
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | William C. Conrad, III 100.0% (43,988) | Uncontested | — |
| 2022 | William C. Conrad, III 58.9% (27,647) | Scott A. Marciszewski 41.1% (19,267) | 17.8pts |
| 2020 | William C. Conrad, III 58.1% (35,616) | Robert E. Pecoraro 40.1% (24,593) | 18.0pts |
| 2018 | Robin Schimminger 70.6% (31,573) | Adam P. Ohar 26.0% (11,615) | 44.6pts |
| 2016 | Robin Schimminger 71.2% (38,335) | Danielle M. Rotolo 25.9% (13,953) | 45.3pts |
| 2014 | Robin Schimminger 73.4% (24,158) | William J. Reece 26.6% (8,736) | 46.8pts |
| 2012 | Robin Schimminger 69.7% (37,153) | Charles M. Gilbert 30.3% (16,141) | 39.4pts |
| 2010 | Robin Schimminger 55.0% (21,784) | Kevin T. Stocker 45.0% (17,817) | 10.0pts |
| 2008 | Robin Schimminger 90.6% (36,354) | Janice G. Tennant 9.4% (3,755) | 81.2pts |
| 2006 | Robin Schimminger 73.3% (27,970) | Catherine G. Schwandt 26.7% (10,175) | 46.6pts |
| 2004 | Robin Schimminger 72.2% (39,774) | Joseph P. Millemaci 27.8% (15,308) | 44.4pts |
| 2002 | Robin Schimminger 70.0% (27,675) | Edward J. Belbas, Jr. 30.0% (11,833) | 40.0pts |
| 2000 | Robin Schimminger 77.1% (36,920) | Gary A. Annis 22.9% (10,952) | 54.2pts |
| 1998 | Robin Schimminger 62.1% (25,303) | John W. Beaumont 37.9% (15,423) | 24.2pts |
| 1996 | Robin Schimminger 76.1% (37,607) | Joseph P. Millemaci 23.9% (11,840) | 52.2pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Democratic) | William C. Conrad, III 54.4% (6,159) | Kevin T. Stocker 45.6% (5,171) | ⚡ 8.8pts |
| 2020 (Independence) | William C. Conrad, III 54.5% (383) | Ronald J. Pilozzi 45.5% (320) | ⚡ 9.0pts |
| 2016 (Green) | Anthony Baney 76.3% (29) | Danielle M. Rotolo 23.7% (9) | 52.6pts |
| 2012 (Working Families) | Charles Gilbert 100.0% (9) | Uncontested | — |
| 2010 (Independence) | Robin Schimminger 59.2% (254) | Kevin Stocker 40.8% (175) | 18.4pts |
| 2010 (Conservative) | Robin Schimminger 53.0% (241) | Kevin Stocker 47.0% (214) | ⚡ 6.0pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 140 Profile
Population
130,058
Median income
$68,555
Median rent
$1,044
Homeownership
65.8%
Education (BA+)
36.6%
Poverty rate
13.6%
Uninsured rate
2.8%
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
81.9%
Black
5.8%
Hispanic
6.4%
Asian
3.1%
Median age
40.5
Foreign born
6.7%
Limited English households
1.7%
Veterans
6.0%
Disability rate
14.3%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
71.8%
Public transit
1.9%
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
81
Floor debate appearances
19
Years in office
5
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A09209-A
2026-03-30
Amend Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding equipping bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters with lights
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
A08130
PASSED
2026-01-27
An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law, in relation to authorizing the issuance of delivery tickets electronically
The Assembly passed A08130, sponsored by Asm. Conrad, which authorizes electronic issuance of delivery tickets for petroleum and heating fuel deliveries. Assemblywoman Walsh spoke in support, calling the measure a modernization that eliminates paper tickets that can expose customer personal information. Walsh noted one concern: the bill requires companies to retain physical copies of tickets for one year after delivery, which she felt was unnecessary if the system is fully electronic. Despite this reservation, Walsh voted in favor of the bill, stating the Assembly is moving in the right direction.
A08419
2025-06-10
An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law, in relation to retail food store, food service establishment and food warehouse licensing
A08419
2025-06-10
An act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law, in relation to retail food store, food service establishment and food warehouse licensing
S00916 / A03669
2025-06-09
An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to requiring town and village courts compensate temporary interpreters for deaf or hard-of-hearing persons
The Assembly took up S00916, sponsored by Senator S. Ryan and carried by Asm. Conrad, which would increase the minimum compensation for temporary interpreters for deaf or hard-of-hearing persons in town and village courts from $25 per day to $110 per day. Conrad stated the increase is necessary because demand for interpreters in multiple languages has grown significantly since the rate was last set in 1990. The bill would be funded through court fees and fines collected by the Unified Court System at the county level, rather than through state appropriations as is the case for interpreters in state Supreme Court. Ms. Walsh questioned the funding mechanism during floor debate.
A06741
PASSED
2025-06-09
An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to increasing the daily rate of compensation for interpreters in town and village courts
The Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Asm. Conrad increasing the daily compensation rate for interpreters in town and village courts from $25 per day to $110 per day. The rate has remained unchanged since 1990. Conrad argued the increase is necessary because interpreter demand has grown significantly due to multiple languages and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and the current rate makes it difficult to attract qualified interpreters. The bill is supported by the New York State Magistrate's Association and Association of Towns. Asm. Walsh raised concerns that the quadrupling of the rate creates an unfunded mandate on counties, noting that towns and villages already pay above the $25 rate when interpreters demand higher fees. Asm. Shimsky supported the bill, arguing that language fluency is a serious skill requiring thousands of hours of effort and should not be compensated at such low rates. Asm. Buttenschon, a former court clerk, commended the sponsor for addressing the need for interpreters to help non-English speakers understand court proceedings. The Republican Conference voted against the bill; the Majority Conference voted in favor.
S00916 / A03669
2025-06-09
An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to requiring town and village courts compensate temporary interpreters for deaf or hard-of-hearing persons
The Assembly took up S00916, sponsored by Senator S. Ryan and carried by Asm. Conrad, which would increase the minimum daily fee for temporary interpreters in town and village courts from $25 to $110. Conrad explained that the $25 rate, set in 1990, no longer reflects the cost of interpreter services or the increased demand for interpreters in multiple languages. The bill would apply only to town and village courts, where fees are paid from court-collected fines and payments held in trust by the Unified Court System, unlike state courts where the Office of Court Administration covers interpreter costs. Ms. Walsh questioned the funding mechanism and impact on towns.
A06741
PASSED
2025-06-09
An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to increasing the daily rate of compensation for interpreters in town and village courts
The Assembly passed A06741, sponsored by Asm. Conrad, increasing the daily compensation rate for interpreters in town and village courts from $25 to $110 per day—the first increase since 1990. Conrad explained that the outdated rate fails to meet current demand for interpreters in multiple languages and for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. The funds come from court fees, fines, and court-ordered payments held in county trust accounts, not direct county appropriations. Asm. Walsh raised concerns that the quadrupling of the rate constitutes an unfunded mandate on municipalities, which must cover any interpreter fees exceeding $110. She noted that counties already face uncontrolled costs from recent increases to 18B attorney rates. Conrad countered that Erie County towns and villages submitted only $4,400 in reimbursement requests in 2024 (approximately 176 days at the current rate) and that state courts pay $385 for full-day interpreter services. The bill is supported by the New York State Magistrate's Association and the Association of Towns. Asm. Shimsky and Asm. Buttenschon, a former town court clerk, spoke in favor, emphasizing that professional interpretation is a valuable skill and necessary for fair court proceedings.
A07694
PASSED
2025-05-27
An act to amend Chapter 413 of the Laws of 2003 amending the Labor Law relating to the self-employment assistance program and other matters, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
A07694
PASSED
2025-05-27
An act to amend Chapter 413 of the Laws of 2003 amending the Labor Law relating to the self-employment assistance program and other matters, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
A09849
PASSED
2024-05-15
An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to annual professional performance reviews of teachers and principals; and to repeal section 3020-b of the Education Law relating to streamlined removal procedures for teachers rated ineffective
The Assembly passed legislation repealing controversial teacher evaluation measures imposed in the 2015 budget. Sponsored by Asm. Benedetto and co-sponsored by multiple members, the bill restores local control over teacher performance reviews and eliminates the streamlined removal procedures for teachers rated ineffective. Supporters argued the previous system was arbitrary and punitive, focusing on firing rather than good instruction. Asm. Ra noted the former Governor's evaluation system was 'dumb' and 'punitive,' while Asm. Conrad highlighted how art and foreign language teachers were inappropriately evaluated on math and science scores. The bill passed without opposition.
A10074
PASSED
2024-05-15
An act to amend Chapter 84 of the Laws of 2010, amending the Environmental Conservation Law relating to the management of migratory game birds
A957
PASSED
2024-03-14
Legislative Resolution memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2024, as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in the State of New York
A02888 / S02888
PASSED
2023-06-07
An act relating to requiring automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) at youth sports programs, camps, and day camps
The Assembly passed legislation requiring automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) at youth sports programs, camps, and day camps, with sponsors citing life-saving potential and opponents warning of unfunded mandate burdens on volunteer organizations. Asm. Otis's bill requires youth sports programs to submit implementation plans to the Department of Health within 18 months and mandates trained personnel and AED equipment at practices and games. Supporters pointed to the 2002 school AED law, which has saved an estimated 110 lives in New York schools, and cited recent high-profile cardiac events including Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse. Multiple members shared personal stories of lives saved by AEDs. However, Asm. Goodell and others raised concerns that the $1,500 equipment cost and $2,000-per-day fines would effectively shut down volunteer-run Little League, soccer, and other youth sports programs in rural areas, particularly where trained volunteers may not always be available. Goodell noted the bill contains no state funding to support implementation. Asm. Manktelow questioned how Amish communities, which do not use electricity, would comply. Otis acknowledged the Public Health Department has authority to waive or reduce fines and stated the 18-month timeline allows for phased implementation. The bill passed with five members voting in opposition.
A03776 / S03776
PASSED
2023-05-17
Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to Section 5 of Article 8 of the Constitution, in relation to the exclusion of indebtedness contracted for sewage facilities
A05056
PASSED
2023-05-17
An act to amend the Local Finance Law, in relation to extending the exclusion of indebtedness contracted for sewage facilities
S0859 / A10001
PASSED
2023-02-07
An act to amend the Education Law and the Tax Law in relation to the amount of lottery winnings and prizes which are excluded from a school district's adjusted gross income
The Assembly passed legislation addressing how lottery winnings affect school district aid calculations. The bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Conrad, prevents a single large lottery winner's windfall from skewing a school district's adjusted gross income and reducing state aid eligibility. A chapter amendment narrowed the original bill's scope to New York State lottery and video gaming prizes exceeding $1 million. Assemblyman Goodell criticized the amendment for excluding out-of-state lottery winnings, arguing they should receive the same treatment as in-state winnings. Sponsor Conrad acknowledged this as a remaining loophole but cited practical difficulties in obtaining out-of-state data, offering to address the issue in future legislation. The Republican Conference opposed the chapter amendment in favor of the original bill, though the Majority Conference supported the amended version. The bill passed with bipartisan acknowledgment that the original draft was superior.
A01001
LAID ASIDE
2023-01-24
Relating to the amount of lottery winnings and prizes which are excluded from a school district's adjusted gross income
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.