Andrew Garbarino Explained

Andrew Garbarino
State:New York
Term Start:January 3, 2021
Predecessor:Peter King
State Assembly1:New York
District1:7th
Term Start1:January 1, 2013
Term End1:December 31, 2020
Predecessor1:Michael Fitzpatrick
Successor1:Jarett Gandolfo
Birth Name:Andrew Reed Garbarino
Birth Date:27 September 1984
Birth Place:Sayville, New York, U.S.
Party:Republican
Education:George Washington University (BA)
Hofstra University (JD)
Signature:Andrewgalborinosig.png
Website:House website

Andrew Reed Garbarino[1] (; born September 27, 1984)[2] [3] [4] is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 2nd congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the New York State Assemblyman for the 7th district from 2013 to 2020.

Early life and education

Garbarino was born and raised in Sayville, New York.[5] He graduated from Sayville High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and classical humanities from George Washington University. He then earned a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law.[6]

Career

After graduating from law school, Garbarino worked at his family law firm in Sayville. His family also owns numerous small businesses in communities from Bay Shore to Patchogue.[7]

New York State Assembly

In 2012, Phil Boyle vacated his New York Assembly seat to run for the New York Senate. The New York Republican Party nominated Garbarino to replace him, and he was elected with 56% of the vote.[8] He was reelected three times, in 2014, 2016, and 2018.[9] Garbarino was a member of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators as an assemblyman.[10]

Election history

YearCandidatePartyVotes%
2012[11] Andrew GarbarinoRepublican22,17444.17%
Andrew GarbarinoConservative4,6729.31%
Andrew GarbarinoIndependence1,4142.82%
Andrew GarbarinoMain Street Party2410.48%
Andrew GarbarinoTotal28.50156.77%
Christopher D. BodkinDemocratic21,70143.23%
Christopher D. BodkinTotal21,70143.23%
2014[12] Andrew GarbarinoRepublican15,38952.80%
Andrew GarbarinoConservative3,64712.16%
Andrew GarbarinoIndependence1,3514.50%
Andrew GarbarinoTotal20,83769.46%
Deborah PfeifferDemocratic9,16230.54%
Deborah PfeifferTotal9,16230.54%
2016[13] Andrew GarbarinoRepublican31,33055.07%
Andrew GarbarinoConservative5,0188.82%
Andrew GarbarinoIndependence1,6122.83%
Andrew GarbarinoReform2750.48%
Andrew GarbarinoTotal38.23567.21%
Nicholas R GambiniDemocratic18,65332.79%
Nicholas R GambiniTotal18,65332.79%
2018[14] Andrew GarbarinoRepublican24,55249.57%
Andrew GarbarinoConservative3,2576.58%
Andrew GarbarinoIndependence8131.64%
Andrew GarbarinoWomen's Equality3480.70%
Andrew GarbarinoReform1050.21%
Andrew GarbarinoTotal29,07558.71%
Thomas E. Murray IIIDemocratic20,45241.29%
Thomas E. Murray IIITotal20,45241.29%

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2020

Following the announcement that 14-term incumbent Representative Peter T. King would not run for reelection in 2020, Garbarino announced his candidacy for Congress in New York's 2nd congressional district. He ran in the June 23 Republican Party primary, and was endorsed by King, as well as the Nassau County and Suffolk County Republican Parties.[15] He defeated Assemblyman Mike LiPetri, 65% to 35%.[16]

In the general election, Garbarino was the candidate of the Republican, Conservative, and Libertarian parties, and the Serve America Movement. He defeated Suffolk County legislator Jackie Gordon, the nominee of the Democratic, Working Families, and Independence parties, 53% to 46%.[17] [18] [19]

2022

Garbarino won the Republican primary with 53.7% of the vote against primary challengers Robert Cornicelli and Mike Rakebrandt. In a rematch against 2020 Democratic nominee Jackie Gordon, Garbarino again defeated Gordon, 60.7% to 39.3%.

Tenure

Garbarino was sworn in on January 3, 2021.[20]

On January 6, 2021, Garbarino did not object to the Electoral College results, saying:

The role of Congress is not to overturn the election or to take actions that silence voters. The Constitution is clear, the votes must be counted and certified by the states and Congress has the constitutional obligation to accept those electors and certify each states’ elections. All 50 states have certified their elections and the majority of electors have cast their votes for President-Elect Joe Biden. While I join many Long Islanders in wishing the results were different, Congress does not have the constitutional authority to overturn the election.[21]
In March 2021, Garbarino was one of eight House Republicans to vote for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021.[22]

Garbarino voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, as did every congressional Republican.[23]

On May 19, 2021, Garbarino was one of 35 Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6, 2021 commission meant to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.[24] On November 5, 2021, Garbarino was one of 13 House Republicans who voted with a majority of Democrats in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.[25] Trump excoriated House Republicans who voted for the bill.[26]

In October 2023, Garbarino was one of 18 Republicans who voted against Jim Jordan's nomination for Speaker of the House all three times.

LGBT rights

In 2021, Garbarino co-sponsored the Fairness for All Act, the Republican alternative to the Equality Act.[27] The bill would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and protect the free exercise of religion.

On July 19, 2022, Garbarino and 46 other Republican representatives voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.[28]

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress:[29]

Caucus memberships

Personal life

Garbarino is Catholic.[33] [34] He resides in Bayport.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: New York Bar Association Attorney Online Services - Search.
  2. Web site: Rep.-elect Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.-02) . December 4, 2020 . December 5, 2020 . Justine . Coleman . The Hill.
  3. Web site: Candidate Profile: Andrew Garbarino for Congress . Korb . Priscila . Patch . June 23, 2020.
  4. Web site: Garbarino Wins 7th Assembly District Seat . Mottl . Judy . Patch . November 7, 2012.
  5. News: Editorial: Elect Andrew Garbarino in 7th Assembly District . Newsday . October 23, 2012 . January 19, 2016 .
  6. News: Assemblyman Andrew R. Garbarino '09 . Hofstra Law News . July 31, 2014 . January 19, 2016 .
  7. News: Sayville attorney, a veteran of political battles, likely to be new Islip GOP chairman . Newsday . September 17, 2015 . January 19, 2016 .
  8. News: Garbarino Wins 7th Assembly District Seat . Sayville-Bayport Patch . November 7, 2012 . January 19, 2016 .
  9. Web site: Our Campaigns - Candidate - Andrew R. Garbarino. www.ourcampaigns.com. February 6, 2019.
  10. Web site: ASSEMBLYMAN GARBARINO ANNOUNCES COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIPS. March 17, 2015. Andrew. Garbarino. Patch.
  11. Web site: Election Night Tally. July 26, 2020. apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov.
  12. Web site: Election Night Tally. July 26, 2020. apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov.
  13. Web site: Election Night Tally. July 26, 2020. apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov.
  14. Web site: Election Night Tally. July 26, 2020. apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov.
  15. Web site: King endorses Andrew Garbarino for Congress. Newsday. February 9, 2020 .
  16. Web site: Election Results. June 25, 2020. apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov.
  17. Web site: Republican Andrew Garbarino wins election to U.S. House in New York's 2nd Congressional District. December 4, 2020. AP NEWS.
  18. Web site: 2020 Election Results | New York State Board of Elections. www.elections.ny.gov.
  19. Web site: Long Island GOP Congressional Candidate Andrew Garbarino: Separating His Opponent's Resume From Her Policies. Robert Golomb. The Published Reporter. September 24, 2020.
  20. Hoey, Peggy Spellman. “Freshman Congressman Garbarino Takes Oath In Washington, D.C.” Wantagh-Seaford, NY Patch, Patch, January 4, 2021, http://patch.com/new-york/wantagh/freshman-congressman-garbarino-takes-oath-washington-d-c.
  21. Web site: Garbarino Issues Statement on Jan. 6th Joint Session of Congress . January 4, 2021.
  22. News: The eight Republicans who voted to tighten background checks on guns. Juliegrace Brufke. March 11, 2021. The Hill.
  23. Web site: Roll Call 72 Roll Call 72, Bill Number: H. R. 1319, 117th Congress, 1st Session. March 10, 2021.
  24. News: Here are the 35 House Republicans who voted for the January 6 commission. CNN. LeBlanc. Paul. May 19, 2021. May 19, 2021.
  25. Web site: Annie Grayer. These 6 House Democrats voted against the infrastructure bill. These 13 Republicans voted for it.. November 6, 2021. CNN. November 6, 2021 .
  26. https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/05/politics/infrastructure-bill-house-democrats-voted-no-republicans-voted-yes/index.html Republicans who voted for Biden's infrastructure bill come under fire from Trump
  27. Web site: Fairness for All Act (H.R. 1440).
  28. News: These are the 47 House Republicans who voted for a bill protecting marriage equality. The Hill. Schnell. Mychael. July 19, 2022. July 25, 2022.
  29. Web site: Andrew R. Garbarino . United States House of Representatives . October 13, 2023.
  30. Web site: Committees and Caucuses Representative Andrew Garbarino. February 1, 2021. garbarino.house.gov. January 3, 2021.
  31. Web site: MEMBERS. March 1, 2021. RMSP. en.
  32. Web site: Homepage of Republican Governance Group. Republican Governance Group. December 14, 2019.
  33. Web site: Biography. November 27, 2020.
  34. Web site: Religious affiliation of the 117th Congress . Pew Research Center . January 4, 2021.