Janet Duprey

Janet L. Duprey (born November 27, 1945)[1] is a former Republican member of the New York State Assembly, representing Assembly District 115, which includes all of Clinton and Franklin Counties, as well as part of St. Lawrence County.[2] She is originally from Plattsburgh.

Janet Duprey
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 115th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016
Preceded byClaudia Tenney
Succeeded byBilly Jones
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 114th district
In office
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2012
Preceded byChris Ortloff
Succeeded byDan Stec
Personal details
Born (1945-11-27) November 27, 1945[1]
Plattsburgh, New York, U.S.[1]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseElmer[2]
Childrentwo[2]
Professionpolitician
WebsiteOfficial website

Duprey was first elected to the Assembly on November 7, 2006.[2] She ran uncontested in the November 2008 general election[3][4]

She won the 2010 Republican primary election running against David Kimmel, a small business owner.[5] She then faced Rudy Johnson, a former energy analyst and small businessman, in the general election,[6][7] which she won with 59 percent of the vote.[8][9] Duprey did not seek re-election in 2016.

Positions

Duprey supports gay and lesbian rights and voted in favor of a bill to introduce same sex marriage in New York State.[10][11][12]

Duprey sponsored a resolution to create a day of awareness for individuals diagnosed with Asperger syndrome.[13]

Duprey was a vocal supporter of Dede Scozzafava during the 2009 special election in New York's 23rd congressional district.[14][15]

In 2013, Duprey was a signatory to an amicus curiae brief submitted to the Supreme Court in support of same-sex marriage during the Hollingsworth v. Perry case.[16]

Family

Duprey and her husband Elmer have two grown children, John and Michelle.[2]

References
  1. "Assembly Member Janet L. Duprey (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  2. "Janet L. Duprey: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  3. "Election Results 2008: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-05-11.
  4. "Assembly Election Returns: November 4, 2008" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 23, 2012.
  5. Heath, Dan (January 3, 2010). "Cadyville man to challenge Assemblywoman Duprey in election". Plattsburgh Press Republican.
  6. Brown, Nathan (June 16, 2010). "Johnson to run for Assembly in 114th District". Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
  7. Bartlett, Stephen (June 18, 2010). "Rudy Johnson seeks 114th Assembly District seat". Plattsburgh Press Republican.
  8. "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-06-15.
  9. "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 18, 2013.
  10. "Duprey Will Vote for Same-Sex Marriage". WCAX Vermont. April 17, 2009.
  11. Vielkind, Jimmy (May 12, 2009). "The Final Assembly Vote on Same-Sex Marriage: 89-52". PolitickerNY. Archived from the original on January 11, 2011.
  12. Brown, Nathan (April 20, 2009). "Duprey supports same-sex marriage". Adirondak Daily Enterprise.
  13. "Asperger's Resolution" (PDF). JanetDuprey.com.
  14. Seymour, Jude (September 29, 2009). "Little, Sayward, Duprey back Scozzafava". Watertown Daily Times.
  15. Lo Templio, Joe (July 25, 2009). "Campaign for Congress heats up: Republican candidate Scozzafava faces challenge from Conservative Kelly". The Press-Republican.
  16. Avlon, John (28 February 2013). "The Pro-Freedom Republicans Are Coming: 131 Sign Gay Marriage Brief". The Daily Beast.


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