William Magee (politician)

William Magee
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 121st district
Assumed office
January 3, 1991
Preceded by John McCann
Personal details
Born William D. Magee
(1939-06-21) June 21, 1939[1]
Oneida, New York[1]
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Jeanette[2]
Residence Nelson, New York[2]
Profession politician
Religion Methodist[1]

William D. "Bill" Magee (born June 21, 1939)[1] is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 121st Assembly District.

Magee is a lifetime resident of the Town of Nelson. After graduating from high school, Magee earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University in 1961. He then became an auctioneer and businessman in Madison County, New York.[2]

In 1972, Magee was elected to the Madison County Board of Supervisors, serving for 19 years until his election to the State Assembly. He also worked at the New York State Fair from 1985 to 1990.[2]

Magee was first elected to the State Assembly in 1990. He ran uncontested in the 2008 general election[3] and won the 2010 general election with 54 percent of the vote.[4][5] 2014 reelected with 52.4 percent of the vote.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Assembly Member William D. 'Bill' Magee (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "William Magee: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Election Results 2008: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2008.
  4. ↑ "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010.
  5. ↑ "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010.
Political offices
Preceded by
 Madison County, New York Supervisor
January 1, 1972 – December 31, 1990 		Succeeded by
New York Assembly
Preceded by
John McCann		 New York State Assembly, 111th District
January 1, 1991 – December 31, 2012 		Succeeded by
Angelo L. Santabarbara
Preceded by
Donald R. Miller		 New York State Assembly, 121st District
January 1, 2013 – present 		Incumbent


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