Steve Israel

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Steve Israel

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth May 30, 1958 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Steve Israel graduated from George Washington University and began his career in public service as a staff member for a U.S. Representative. He transitioned into local politics, serving on the town council in Huntington, New York, before being elected to Congress as a Democrat. Israel has demonstrated a commitment to fusion voting by running as a candidate for multiple parties since 2002. In addition to his political career, he has authored two novels and opened a bookstore named after Theodore Roosevelt.

Political Ideas

Steve Israel's political career is marked by an ideologically flexible approach, notably seen in his support for fusion voting and his involvement with J Street, despite criticism from pro-Israel factions. His strategic positioning across multiple parties, including the Independence Party and the Working Families Party, suggests a highly localized, coalition-building style. Israel’s literary endeavors, including novels like "The Global War on Morris" and "Big Guns," hint at a rhetorical style that blends storytelling with political commentary. His recent venture into opening a bookstore named after Theodore Roosevelt adds another layer of intrigue, suggesting a penchant for blending personal passions with political engagement.

Campaigns
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York's 3rd congressional district, 2014

90,032 votes (54.80%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York's 3rd congressional district, 2012

157,880 votes (57.80%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York's 2nd congressional district election, 2010

94,694 votes (54.02%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 2nd District

161,279 votes (66.94%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 2nd District

70.40% of vote

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2004 New York's 2nd congressional district general election

161,593 votes (66.20%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 2nd District

58.48% of vote

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 2nd District

48.00% of vote

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