Senator James L. Seward

Biographical

Full Name: James L. Seward
Current Office: State Senate - District 51, Republican, Conservative, Independence
First Elected: 11/04/1986
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Cynthia; 2 Children: Ryan, Lauren
Birth Place: Otsego County, NY
Home City: Milford, NY
Religion: United Methodist
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

S 2230 - Establishes Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement
Legislation (Nay)

Jan. 14, 2013 - Expands the definition of a prohibited assault weapon to include any semiautomatic rifle, shotgun, or pistol that has the ability to support at least ...

S 7722A - Authorizes Special Education Tuition Reimbursement
Legislation (Nay)

June 21, 2012 - Requires school districts to consider the home life and family background of a special education student when determining what school would provide the appropriate ...

S 1707A - Authorizes Professional Mixed Martial Arts Events
Legislation (Yea)

April 18, 2012 - Requires the State Athletic Commission to make rules and regulations for mixed martial arts events including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 2): ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Cuomo Announces $28 Million in Grants for 3 Mohawk Valley Hospitals

June 15, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $28 million in grants to three hospitals in the Mohawk Valley, continuing efforts to transform the state's health care ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Conservative Party of New York State Positions 85%
2012 EPL-Environmental Advocates Positions 26%
2012 New Yorkers for Better Libraries PAC Positions on Library-related State Legislation 100%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Insurance ($206,455.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

James Seward refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
seward@nysenate.gov

Capitol Webmail
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/james-l-seward/contact

Capitol Website
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/james-l-seward

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/senatorjimseward

General Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/SenJimSeward

Capitol
188 State Street
Room 711B Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-3131

District
41 South Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: 607-432-5524

District
235 North Prospect Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
Phone: 315-866-1632

District
4030 West Road
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: 607-758-9005