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Asm. Dana Levenberg
District 95
Democrat
First elected 2023
Dana Levenberg represents AD-95, a D+27 district in which Democrats hold 46.9% of voter registrations against 19.9% Republican, with a substantial 28.3% independent share; the district is characterized by a median household income of $122,573, a 70.0% homeownership rate, a 49.8% bachelor's degree or higher attainment rate, and a racial composition of 58.9% white, 29.2% Hispanic, 8.4% Black, and 3.5% Asian. First elected in 2022, Levenberg won her 2024 general election with 63.8% of the vote against Michael L. Capalbo, a 27.6-point margin, and scenario modeling places the seat as Safe D across all 2026 environments. In the 2025 session, Levenberg sponsored 95 bills, with the heaviest concentrations in General Municipal (6), Environmental Conservation (5), Tax (5), and Vehicle and Traffic (5), reflecting a broad municipal and local-services orientation. No committee chairmanship data is noted in this brief, and no lobbying sector data was provided for overlap analysis.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-95
Base lean: D+29
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+29). 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-95
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dana Levenberg 63.8% (38,472) | Michael L. Capalbo 36.2% (21,808) | 27.6pts |
| 2022 | Dana Levenberg 62.4% (28,495) | Stacy Halper 37.6% (17,150) | 24.8pts |
| 2020 | Sandra R. Galef 66.0% (39,235) | Lawrence A. Chiulli 34.0% (20,237) | 32.0pts |
| 2018 | Sandra R. Galef 68.4% (31,384) | Lawrence A. Chiulli 31.6% (14,495) | 36.8pts |
| 2016 | Sandra R. Galef 68.3% (35,377) | Gregory Purdy 31.7% (16,388) | 36.6pts |
| 2014 | Sandra R. Galef 100.0% (23,173) | Uncontested | — |
| 2012 | Sandra R. Galef 68.6% (32,619) | Kim Izzarelli 31.4% (14,913) | 37.2pts |
| 2010 | Ellen C. Jaffee 61.0% (20,702) | Thomas A. Morr 39.0% (13,241) | 22.0pts |
| 2008 | Ellen C. Jaffee 100.0% (32,850) | Uncontested | — |
| 2006 | Ellen C. Jaffee 61.2% (18,778) | Joseph P. Brennan 38.8% (11,910) | 22.4pts |
| 2004 | Ryan S. Karben 63.8% (27,294) | Margarita Bunge 33.0% (14,110) | 30.8pts |
| 2002 | Ryan S. Karben 50.7% (16,769) | Gerald C. Walsh 41.9% (13,858) | ⚡ 8.8pts |
| 2000 | Howard D. Mills, III 61.4% (29,683) | Noel C. Spencer 34.2% (16,544) | 27.2pts |
| 1998 | Howard D. Mills, III 52.7% (19,055) | Patricia O' Dwyer 37.8% (13,664) | 14.9pts |
| 1996 | John J. Bonacic 91.6% (28,494) | John J. Mc Govern, Jr. 8.4% (2,611) | 83.2pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (Democratic) | Dana Levenberg 47.0% (4,443) | Vanessa B. Agudelo 33.4% (3,158) | 13.6pts |
| 1998 (Republican) | Howard D. Mills, III 63.2% (3,794) | Tony Houston 36.8% (2,208) | 26.4pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 95 Profile
Population
128,960
Median income
$122,573
Median rent
$2,086
Homeownership
70.0%
Education (BA+)
49.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Uninsured rate
6.1%
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
58.9%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
29.2%
Asian
3.5%
Median age
44.0
Foreign born
21.8%
Limited English households
5.2%
Veterans
3.5%
Disability rate
10.9%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
58.2%
Public transit
11.9%
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
95
Floor debate appearances
25
Years in office
3
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A09465 / S02709
PASSED
2026-02-25
An act to amend the State Finance Law, in relation to protections for telecommunications tower technicians
A03351
PASSED
2025-06-17
Party voter registration challenge procedures for parties without county committees
The Assembly passed a bill extending to minor parties without county committees the ability to challenge voter registrations for party affiliation—a power currently available only to major parties. The measure sparked heated debate, with supporters arguing it levels the playing field and prevents party lines from being 'hijacked,' while opponents contended it is unconstitutional, removes local party control, and was specifically designed to address the 2024 NY-17 congressional race involving the Working Families Party. Multiple members cited the case of Anthony Frascone, who secured a Working Families Party ballot line without running a campaign. Sponsor Asm. Levenberg argued the bill ensures all parties with enrolled voters can challenge those not in sympathy with party principles. Critics, including Asm. Tague and Asm. Ra, called the bill a partisan power grab that allows unelected state bodies to determine voters' political beliefs. The bill passed on a slow roll call vote late on the final day of the legislative session.
A07862 / S07111
2025-06-17
An act to amend the Election Law in relation to permit political parties to perform certain functions without forming county committees
The Assembly debated legislation allowing political parties without county committees to remove voters from party enrollment through a state-level process. Sponsor Asm. Levenberg said the bill levels the playing field for minor parties that cannot afford to form county committees, extending a process already used by parties with county committees. Asm. Sempolinski opposed the measure, arguing it enables state-level loyalty tests that could remove voters for disagreeing with party positions and centralizes power away from local county leadership. He contended voters should have the right to enroll in any party regardless of agreement with all positions, and that diversity of thought is essential to democracy. The debate was ongoing as of the transcript segment's end.
A08227-A
PASSED
2025-06-10
An act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in relation to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the City of Peekskill; to amend the Public Officers Law, in relation to accessing records; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof
A08227-A
PASSED
2025-06-10
An act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in relation to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the City of Peekskill; to amend the Public Officers Law, in relation to accessing records; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof
A08558-A
PASSED
2025-06-09
An act to amend the Village Law and the Public Officers Law, in relation to qualifications to hold the position of assistant village engineer in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson
A08558-A
PASSED
2025-06-09
An act to amend the Village Law and the Public Officers Law, in relation to qualifications to hold the position of assistant village engineer in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson
A04040-A
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to codifying the disparate impact standard in the Human Rights Law
The Assembly passed legislation codifying the disparate impact standard in New York's Human Rights Law, ensuring state protections against housing discrimination remain strong regardless of federal action. Sponsored by Assemblyman Lasher with support from Assemblywoman Wright, the bill incorporates language almost verbatim from federal fair housing regulations. Lasher explained the measure addresses potential changes at the federal level, citing the Supreme Court's Loper Light decision and a recent executive order targeting disparate impact liability. The bill was supported by members citing New York's civil rights history and the need to protect against modern redlining and discriminatory lending practices, such as the 2014 Evans Bank case in Buffalo where only 0.36 percent of mortgage applications came from African-American applicants in targeted neighborhoods. The Republican Conference generally opposed the measure, though some members were permitted to vote yes at their seats.
A06824-B
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend the County Law, in relation to eye and tissue donation
The Assembly passed A06824-B, sponsored by Asm. Woerner, requiring coroners and medical examiners to establish protocols to alert organ procurement organizations when deaths occur outside hospitals and donors are interested in eye and tissue donation. Multiple members spoke in support, emphasizing that eye and tissue donations can occur up to 24 hours after death and that one tissue donor can save or heal 75 people. Asm. Walsh explained the bill closes a loophole in federal law that has required hospitals since 1998 to refer deaths to organ procurement organizations but imposed no such requirement on coroners or medical examiners. Asm. Palmesano noted one organ donor can save up to eight lives and impact 75 others through various donations. Members praised the bipartisan approach to organ donation legislation and called for continued efforts to increase donation rates.
A08275
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend Chapter 668 of the Laws of 1977, amending the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law relating to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
A08276
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend Chapter 606 of the Laws of 2006 amending the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law relating to creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters, in relation to the effectiveness of such chapter
The Assembly passed A08276, sponsored by Assemblywoman Levenberg, extending vital protections for volunteer firefighters suffering from lung disease incurred in the line of duty. The legislation ensures that the presumption linking service to disabling lung conditions remains in effect through 2030, allowing firefighters access to benefits. Levenberg noted that these brave individuals serve communities selflessly at great personal risk and deserve security knowing their sacrifices will be recognized and their health needs covered.
A08348
PASSED
2025-05-29
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to authorizing the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to impose a hotel and motel tax
A08363 / S____
PASSED
2025-05-29
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to technical changes; and to amend Chapter 433 of the Laws of 2022 amending the Tax Law relating to permitting the Village of Cold Spring to impose a hotel and motel tax
A02447 / S____
2025-05-20
An act to amend the Public Service Law, in relation to requiring corporations and municipalities to notify property owners prior to beginning certain services
A00810
PASSED
2025-05-19
Permitting the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, to lease certain sports field fences for advertisements
A04938
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to providing protections for telecommunications tower technicians
A05660 / S4106
PASSED
2025-04-29
Medical Aid in Dying Act (Death with Dignity)
The New York State Assembly passed landmark medical aid in dying legislation on Tuesday, April 29, establishing a program allowing terminally ill patients with less than six months to live to request medication to end their lives. The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, passed after an emotional floor debate that transcended party lines, with members sharing deeply personal experiences of family deaths and end-of-life suffering. Supporters cited 30 years of data from ten states and Washington D.C. showing no abuse under similar laws, while opponents raised concerns about vulnerable populations, the adequacy of hospice care, and the vagueness of the six-month terminal illness standard. The legislation includes strict safeguards requiring multiple physician evaluations and a 15-day waiting period. The vote came after Paulin's 11-year effort to bring the bill to the floor.
A02447
2025-04-01
Amend Public Service Law to require corporations and municipalities to notify property owners prior to beginning certain services
A02447
2025-04-01
Amend Public Service Law to require corporations and municipalities to notify property owners prior to beginning certain services
A00544-A
LAID ASIDE
2025-03-17
Amending the Criminal Procedure Law in relation to requiring police officers to take temporary custody of firearms when responding to reports of family violence
A10405
PASSED
2024-06-10
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to authorizing an occupancy tax in the Town of Ossining
A10405
PASSED
2024-06-07
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to authorizing an occupancy tax in the Town of Ossining
A10405
PASSED
2024-06-07
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to authorizing an occupancy tax in the Town of Ossining
A06584
PASSED
2024-06-05
An act to require electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new residential construction
The New York State Assembly passed legislation requiring electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new residential construction on June 5, 2024, after extensive debate over affordability and fairness. The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Fahy, mandates that new single-family homes and multi-unit residential buildings include EV charging capability, though affordable housing units are exempt if not tied to a local agreement. Supporters including Assemblymen Jacobson and Steck argued the $10,000 cost is minimal compared to home value increases and that retrofitting existing homes is far more expensive. Opponents including Assemblymen Tague, Friend, and DiPietro contended the mandate makes housing less affordable and should be voluntary rather than required. Assemblywoman Giglio specifically criticized the affordable housing exemption, arguing the State should require charging infrastructure in subsidized projects to prevent low-income residents from being forced to use more expensive gas stations. The bill takes effect April 1, 2025.
A06219 / S06584
PASSED
2024-06-05
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction
The New York State Assembly passed legislation requiring electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new residential construction on June 5, 2024, after extensive debate over affordability and consistency. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Fahy, the bill mandates that new single-family homes and multi-unit residential buildings include EV charging capability, with exemptions for affordable housing units tied to local agreements. Supporters argued that installing charging during new construction costs far less than retrofitting existing homes and is essential to building EV infrastructure needed to meet the state's climate goals. Opponents, primarily Republicans, contended the mandate is unaffordable for homeowners—particularly in rural areas—and inconsistently applied, since single-family homes face requirements while multi-unit apartment builders do not. Some members raised safety concerns citing General Motors warnings about fire risks, while others disputed whether EV technology is truly environmentally clean. Assemblywoman Giglio objected to the affordable housing exemption, arguing the state should require charging infrastructure in subsidized projects so low-income residents are not forced to use more expensive gas stations. The bill takes effect April 1, 2025.
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.