NY Senate: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

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Jessica is originally from Staten Island. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the College of Staten Island. She lives with her husband Josh and their 2 children in West Brighton. 

Jessica currently works as a state senator for New York District 23. She previously worked as an assistant director for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, as a director of operations for senator Diane Savino, and as a legislative director in the New York State Assembly.

Jessica Scarella-Spanton is a state senator for New York Senate District 23. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her 1st term.

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Supports securing a $350 million for a supplemental child tax credit.

As a state senator, helped secure $350 million for a supplemental child tax credit.

- As a state senator, helped secure $350 million for a supplemental child tax credit.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports abortion access and wants to expand access to reproductive health services.

Supports abortion access and expanded access to reproductive health services.

- Supports abortion access and expanded access to reproductive health services.

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As a state assembly member, called for the federal government to "secure our border" and worked across party lines to close migrant shelters at Villa & PS 188.

As a state senator, called for the federal government to "secure our border" and worked across party lines to close migrant shelters .

As chair of the Veterans, Homeland Security, and Military Affairs Committee, passed legislation prioritizing housing for veterans and lowering their taxes.

Supports funding for law enforcement and community-based anti-gun violence programs to enhance public safety.

As a state senator, helped secure funding for law enforcement and community-based anti-gun violence programs.

- As a state senator, called for the federal government to "secure our border" and worked across party lines to close migrant shelters .
- As chair of the Veterans, Homeland Security, and Military Affairs Committee, passed legislation prioritizing housing for veterans and lowering their taxes.
- As a state senator, helped secure funding for law enforcement and community-based anti-gun violence programs.

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Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

Marko is from Albania. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from John Jay College and a master's in business administration from Wagner College.

Marko serves as a lance corporal and support staff in the US Marine Corps and Navy. He also serves as a special assistant to New York state senator Marty Golden. He previously served as a property manager. 

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Marko Kepi previously ran for New York State Assembly in 2020 and New York City Council in 2021 but did not win. 

Opposes government services for undocumented immigrants.

- Supports lowering taxes.
- Opposes government services for undocumented immigrants.

As of September 19, 2024, Marko Kepi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes local governments' decisions not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

- Pledges to support law enforcement.
- Supports "tough on crime" policies.
- Opposes local governments' decisions not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

Supports parents' supervising their child's curriculum.

- Supports parents' supervising their child's curriculum.

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- State senators are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
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