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Asm. Brian Maher
District 101
Republican
First elected 2023
Brian Maher (R-AD-101) represents a marginally Republican district carrying a base lean of R+16 in scenario modeling, running uncontested in 2024 after winning his first election in 2022 with a 24.6-point margin over Matthew Mackey; the district's R+2 registration edge — 33.6% Republican to 32.1% Democrat, with 28.2% independent — reflects a closely divided but reliably Republican-leaning constituency that is 77.4% homeowner, 70.5% white, and carries a median household income of $96,050. First elected in 2023, Maher has sponsored 47 bills in the 2025 session, with his heaviest concentration in Tax (7 bills), followed by Civil Service, Social Services, Real Property Tax, and Taxation, suggesting a legislative focus on fiscal and government-services issues. Top lobbying sectors active in the district have not been flagged in this brief, but Maher's discharge motions on workforce development and childcare — citing figures such as 64% of New York families living in childcare deserts — indicate policy priorities extending beyond his core sponsorship areas.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-101
Base lean: R+16
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
- Ran uncontested in most recent election
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (R+16). 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-101
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brian M. Maher 100.0% (44,817) | Uncontested | — |
| 2022 | Brian M. Maher 62.3% (30,340) | Matthew Mackey 37.7% (18,361) | 24.6pts |
| 2020 | Brian D. Miller 60.0% (36,686) | Chad J. McEvoy 38.1% (23,290) | 21.9pts |
| 2018 | Brian D. Miller 58.7% (22,288) | Chad J. McEvoy 41.3% (15,651) | 17.4pts |
| 2016 | Brian D. Miller 54.3% (27,639) | Arlene G. Feldmeier 35.2% (17,913) | 19.1pts |
| 2014 | Claudia Tenney 75.9% (21,305) | Christopher P. Farber 24.1% (6,768) | 51.8pts |
| 2012 | Claudia Tenney 64.6% (32,067) | Daniel R. Carter 35.4% (17,542) | 29.2pts |
| 2010 | Kevin A. Cahill 56.5% (24,959) | Peter E. Rooney 43.5% (19,188) | 13.0pts |
| 2008 | Kevin А. Cahill 68.3% (39,898) | Robin Yess 31.7% (18,503) | 36.6pts |
| 2006 | Kevin A. Cahill 100.0% (30,379) | Uncontested | — |
| 2004 | Kevin A. Cahill 100.0% (40,864) | Uncontested | — |
| 2002 | Kevin A. Cahill 64.4% (26,574) | Glenn P. Noonan 32.6% (13,435) | 31.8pts |
| 2000 | Kevin A. Cahill 66.5% (36,371) | Fawn Tantillo 30.7% (16,821) | 35.8pts |
| 1998 | Kevin А. Cahill 53.8% (22,779) | Sean R. Mathews 46.2% (19,558) | ⚡ 7.6pts |
| 1996 | John J. Guerin 53.5% (27,590) | Jeanette M. Provenzano 46.5% (23,984) | ⚡ 7.0pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (Republican) | Brian D. Miller 55.0% (1,841) | Maria E. Kelso 45.0% (1,507) | 10.0pts |
| 2016 (Reform) | Maria E. Kelso 100.0% (1) | Opportunity To Ballot 0.0% (0) | — |
| 2014 (Republican) | Claudia Tenney 62.7% (2,429) | Christopher P. Farber 37.3% (1,446) | 25.4pts |
| 2012 (Republican) | Claudia Tenney 64.7% (3,239) | Brain M. Maher 35.3% (1,765) | 29.4pts |
| 2012 (Conservative) | Claudia Tenney 78.2% (129) | Brian M. Maher 21.2% (35) | 57.0pts |
| 2008 (Working Families) | Kevin A. Cahill 93.9% (31) | Robin Yess (OTB) 6.1% (2) | 87.8pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 101 Profile
Population
137,192
Median income
$96,050
Median rent
$1,476
Homeownership
77.4%
Education (BA+)
32.0%
Poverty rate
13.5%
Uninsured rate
6.5%
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
70.5%
Black
7.4%
Hispanic
19.9%
Asian
2.0%
Median age
42.3
Foreign born
10.2%
Limited English households
2.2%
Veterans
4.9%
Disability rate
12.5%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
72.2%
Public transit
4.3%
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
47
Joint hearing appearances
1
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
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
A01029-B / S COMPANION NOT STATED
PASSED
2025-06-17
An act to amend Penal Law, in relation to individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime
The Assembly passed A01029-B, sponsored by Assemblywoman Kelles, which allows survivors of human trafficking and consensual adult sex workers to report crimes they experienced or witnessed without fear of arrest. The bill received bipartisan support, with members praising the sponsor for cross-aisle engagement. Kelles cited the Long Island Serial Killer case, noting that sex workers' fear of arrest prevented timely investigation of the decade-long case. The legislation is supported by law enforcement, district attorneys, and sheriffs on both sides of the aisle. Assemblyman Molitor noted the bill passed the Senate unanimously and appeared headed for unanimous passage in the Assembly as well. The measure aims to enable vulnerable populations to seek justice while providing law enforcement with critical investigative information.
A07918
PASSED
2025-06-17
Coldenham Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association
A07871-C
PASSED
2025-06-16
An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to dedicating a portion of the State highway system to Jack Barletta
The Assembly passed legislation dedicating a portion of the State highway system to Jack Barletta, a World War II veteran and longtime Maybrook community leader. Sponsor Asm. Maher highlighted Barletta's military service, including combat in Italy and France where he was wounded twice and awarded two Purple Hearts. After the war, Barletta became a fixture in the Maybrook community, serving as VFW commander and helping establish the local VFW hall in 1970 using his home as collateral for a loan. The bill passed without opposition.
A07501 / S07501
2025-06-16
An act to amend the General Municipal Law and the Public Health Law, in relation to emergency medical services
The Assembly debated A07501, legislation requiring counties to convene planning meetings with cities, towns, villages, and other EMS providers to address a statewide emergency services crisis. Sponsor Otis explained the bill represents a bottom-up approach after comprehensive essential service proposals failed to gain agreement between the two houses and governor. The bill requires counties to evaluate existing service levels, identify gaps, determine optimal organizational structures, and develop cost estimates within six months. Assemblymember Maher praised the leadership but raised concerns about whether the bill adequately mandates county engagement with all necessary partners and whether it creates unfunded mandates. He highlighted financial crises at regional EMS councils, which are owed over $200,000 in the Hudson Valley alone. Otis clarified the bill uses mandatory 'shall' language requiring all four municipal types at the table and committed to working with stakeholder associations to promote the process.
A01962-B
PASSED
2025-06-11
Francesco's Law - Safe storage of firearms; amends Penal Law and Executive Law regarding gun violence prevention reporting
The Assembly passed A01962-B, sponsored by Asm. Anderson, amending safe storage requirements for firearms under Penal Law Section 265. The bill, known as "Francesco's Law," establishes a noncriminal violation for failure to safely store firearms and a Class A misdemeanor when minors gain access to unsecured weapons. The legislation aligns New York with safe storage standards in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, and Minnesota, and directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to collect data on firearm-related incidents and conduct public education campaigns. The bill includes exceptions for unlawful entry, self-defense, and lawful hunting by licensed minors. Supporters, including Asm. Lavine and Asm. Forrest, emphasized the bill's potential to prevent youth suicides and protect children, citing testimony from joint committee hearings. Opponents, including Asm. Molitor, raised concerns about forcing gun owners to choose between accessibility for self-defense and secure storage, and questioned whether existing 2022 legislation already addressed the core protections. Rural members raised practical questions about hunting, trap shooting teams, and farm protection scenarios. The bill passed without a recorded vote tally being announced in this segment.
A02020
PASSED
2025-05-29
Peace officer status for uniformed court officers in Town of Montgomery
The Assembly passed legislation granting peace officer status to uniformed court officers in the Town of Montgomery. Sponsor Asm. Maher noted the bill has been passed multiple times in the chamber and provides court officers with necessary tools and resources to protect themselves and the public. Maher thanked colleagues for their support.
A03003-D
PASSED
2025-05-08
Revenue Budget Bill
The New York State Assembly passed the $254 billion revenue budget bill on May 8, with debate centered on competing fiscal priorities. Sponsored by Assemblymember Pretlow, the bill extends and expands film tax credits by $100 million, restructures the MTA payroll tax to reduce burdens on small businesses while increasing rates on large employers, and includes provisions restricting private equity purchases of residential properties. Supporters highlighted benefits to the film industry, affordable housing preservation, and disability employment incentives. Critics, including Assemblymember Sempolinski, argued the $111 million film credit expansion diverts resources from direct care workers serving vulnerable populations. The bill includes $2 billion in rebate checks to residents, expanded semiconductor R&D incentives, and an organ donation tax credit. A party vote was requested, with the Minority Conference voting generally in the negative while allowing individual members to vote affirmatively. The bill passed with multiple members explaining their votes in support.
A03003-D
PASSED
2025-05-08
Revenue Budget Bill
The New York State Assembly passed a comprehensive revenue budget bill on May 8 that includes $100 million in new film tax credits, MTA payroll tax restructuring, and $2 billion in rebate checks to residents. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Pretlow, drew criticism from some members over spending priorities. Assemblymember Sempolinski opposed the measure, arguing the film tax credit expansion diverts resources from direct care workers for vulnerable populations. Assemblymember Maher questioned the $2 billion rebate check allocation when direct support professionals lack adequate wages. The bill also includes restrictions on private equity home purchases, expansion of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit for affordable housing conversion, and increases to problem gaming funding. The Minority Conference voted generally in the negative, though members were free to vote affirmatively. The bill passed with support from the Majority Conference.
A03003-D
PASSED
2025-05-08
Revenue Budget Bill
The Assembly passed the $254 billion revenue budget bill on May 8, with debate centered on competing fiscal priorities. The bill extends and expands the film tax credit by $100 million, drawing criticism from Assemblymember Sempolinski, who argued the $111 million revenue reduction should instead fund wages for developmentally disabled care workers. The budget includes a $2 billion rebate check program, MTA payroll tax restructuring that reduces rates for most businesses while increasing them on large employers with $10 million-plus annual payroll expenses, and restrictions on private equity purchases of residential properties. Assemblymember Maher questioned whether semiconductor R&D incentives lack local purchase requirements and raised concerns about the scope of an organ donation tax credit. The bill passed with support from members highlighting provisions for historic preservation tax credit transferability, gaming problem mitigation funding, and disability employment tax credits. A party vote was requested, with the Minority Conference voting generally in the negative while allowing individual members to vote affirmatively.
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.
A01925
2025-04-07
Create Sector Partnership Enhancement and Reinforcement Program for workforce development
Assemblyman Maher moved to discharge A01925 from the Economic Development Committee, seeking to bring the Sector Partnership Enhancement and Reinforcement Program to the floor for immediate consideration. The bill would create partnerships between local businesses, schools, workforce development entities, and community colleges to address workforce shortages. Maher cited a Siena survey showing only 19 percent of Upstate business leaders report an adequate supply of trained workers, and noted New York ranks 49th in opportunity among states. The legislation would provide technical assistance to existing partnerships, grant opportunities with private matching funds, and community college exploration grants. Maher emphasized the program would leverage existing resources and create incentives for private investment, citing Colorado's model which matched State funding ten-fold. The motion was made but no vote was recorded in this transcript segment.
A01925
2025-04-07
Create the Sector Partnership Enhancement and Reinforcement Program to align economic development strategy with workforce development
Assemblyman Maher moved to discharge A01925 from the Committee on Economic Development, seeking to bring the Sector Partnership Enhancement and Reinforcement Program to the floor for immediate consideration. The bill would create a program to align New York's economic development strategy with workforce development by establishing sector partnerships between local businesses, school districts, workforce development entities, labor, and community colleges. Maher cited a Siena survey showing only 19 percent of Upstate business leaders report an adequate supply of appropriately trained local workers, and noted New York ranks 49th in opportunity among states. The program would provide technical assistance for partnerships, grant opportunities with state funding matched two-to-one by private investment, and community college exploration grants. Maher characterized the bill as model legislation used successfully in other states like Colorado and noted it aligns with New York's own Workforce Innovation and Operations Act, which emphasizes sector partnerships but currently lacks implementing structure.
A02042
TABLED
2025-04-03
Legislation authorizing the Commissioner of OCFS to conduct a study examining barriers to creation of childcare providers and submit recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
The Assembly's Minority Conference moved to discharge A02042, a bill establishing a task force to study barriers to childcare provider creation, from the Committee on Children and Families on Thursday, but the motion was tabled after a party-line vote request. Asm. Maher, the bill's sponsor, argued that 64 percent of New York families live in childcare deserts—higher than the 50 percent national average—and cited declining provider numbers across the state, including a 50 percent drop in Poughkeepsie from 2007 to 2023. Maher detailed how state agencies fail to communicate, resulting in providers facing crippling insurance costs; one provider's bill jumped from $13,000 to potentially $100,000 because state childcare funding was classified as earned income. The bill would mandate the Office of Children and Family Services to study barriers and coordinate with the Department of Education and Department of Financial Services. Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes opposed the discharge, insisting bills follow the committee process. Minority Leader Ra countered that 19 Minority bills received no substantive votes in committee yesterday, only Motions to Hold, arguing the committee process does not provide fair consideration for legislation representing nearly six million New Yorkers. The motion received bipartisan support from members citing personal experience with childcare costs and the issue's disproportionate impact on women.
A02042
2025-04-03
Legislation authorizing the Commissioner of OCFS to conduct a study examining barriers to creation of childcare providers and submit recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
The Assembly debated a Motion to Discharge (A02042) sponsored by Asm. Maher that would bypass committee review and bring a childcare study bill directly to the floor. The bill would authorize the Commissioner of OCFS to examine barriers to childcare provider creation and coordinate with other State agencies. Maher argued New York lags nationally with 64 percent of families in childcare deserts and cited documented provider decline in Hudson Valley cities. Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes opposed the discharge, defending the committee process as proper procedure. Minority members and several Majority members supported the motion as a procedural safety valve, with Asm. Ra criticizing the committee process as unfair to Minority bills and Asm. Bologna sharing personal experience of the childcare crisis. The debate remained ongoing at the end of the transcript segment, with Acting Speaker Hunter requesting members confine comments to the procedural motion rather than bill merits.
A1014 / S752
PASSED
2025-03-12
An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to ballot drop-off locations
The Assembly passed legislation authorizing county Boards of Elections to establish secure ballot drop-boxes for absentee and early mail ballots, expanding voting access options in New York. Sponsor Assemblyman Simone cited successful implementation in 33 states and D.C., with fraud rates below 0.003 percent, and noted that mail delivery problems invalidated 84,000 absentee ballots in the 2021 Democratic primary. The bill clarifies a 2024 law by explicitly authorizing drop-boxes for both absentee and early mail ballots and requires the State Board of Elections to develop security and operational guidelines. Republicans opposed the measure, with Assemblyman Tague arguing it creates fraud opportunities and lacks uniform security standards, particularly problematic for rural counties with limited resources. Assemblywoman Bichotte Hermelyn, as chair of New York County, supported the bill as a nonpartisan measure protecting voters' right to vote. The bill passed on a party-line vote, with the Democratic majority supporting it.
A00029
PASSED
2025-03-03
An act to amend the State Law, in relation to designating the State of New York a Purple Heart State
The Assembly passed A29, designating New York State as a Purple Heart State, with multiple members explaining their votes in support. Asm. McDonald, the primary sponsor, noted approximately 19,000 Purple Heart recipients are New York residents or had New York as their state of residence when serving. Asm. Bendett honored his grandfather, a WWII Purple Heart recipient, and acknowledged two Purple Heart recipients in the Chamber. Asm. Eachus highlighted the Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, the only national repository of Purple Heart medals in the country, which was dedicated in 2006 and received a $10 million state grant. Asm. Angelino honored four Marine friends who earned Purple Hearts but did not survive. The bill passed unanimously with all members voting affirmatively.
A09895
PASSED
2024-06-10
An act to authorize Lee Weinstein to receive certain service credit under Section 384-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law
A09895
PASSED
2024-06-07
An act to authorize Lee Weinstein to receive certain service credit under Section 384-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law
A09895
PASSED
2024-06-07
An act to authorize Lee Weinstein to receive certain service credit under Section 384-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law
A09289 / S____
PASSED
2024-06-06
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to authorizing the Town of Chester to impose a hotel and motel tax; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
A09289 / S____
PASSED
2024-06-06
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to authorizing the Town of Chester to impose a hotel and motel tax; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
A09285
PASSED
2024-06-05
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the imposition of a hotel and motel tax in the Village of South Blooming Grove; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
A09828
PASSED
2024-05-30
An act to amend the Town Law and the Public Officers Law, in relation to waiving the residency requirement for the Comptroller and Building Inspector in the Town of Chester, County of Orange
A04089-A
PASSED
2024-05-30
An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to designating a portion of the State highway system as the "Steve Nicoli Memorial Highway"
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.