Former Rep. Nita Lowey

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Summary

LOWEY, Nita M., a Representative from New York; born Nita Sue Melnikoff in New York, N.Y., July 5, 1937; graduated from Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, N.Y., 1955; B.S., Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass., 1959; staff, New York secretary of state for economic development and neighborhood preservation; deputy director, New York state division of economic opportunity, 1975-1985; New York state assistant secretary of state, 1985-1987; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred First and to the thirteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1989-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey
Gender: Female
Pronunciation: NEE-tuh LOE-ee
Date of Birth: July 5, 1937 (age: 86)
Place of Birth: New York, N.Y.
Religion: Jewish
Hometown: Bronx, N.Y.
Place of Residence: Harrison, N.Y.
Previous Occupation: State government aide

Wikipedia

Official biography

Family:

Married: Stephen Lowey attorney

3 children

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Project VoteSmart

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

Flickr, campaign

Social Networking:

X (Twitter), official

Instagram, official

Flickr, official

Education

Mount Holyoke College - BS (1959)
Bronx (N.Y.) High School of Science - Diploma (1955)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2013-Jan. 2, 2021) Retired

Member, 17th Congressional District of New York
U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1993-Jan. 2, 2013) Changed District

Member, 18th Congressional District of New York
U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1989-Jan. 2, 1993) Changed District

Member, 20th Congressional District of New York

Election Results

2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

17th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 88.00%
Democrat

Joseph J. Ciardullo (Joe), 12.00%
Reform Party
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

17th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 99.05%
Democrat, Women's Equality Party, Working Families
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

17th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 54.03%
Democrat

Christopher E. Day, 41.71%
Republican
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

17th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 57.64%
Democrat

Joe E Carvin, 30.90%
Republican
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 61.71%
Democrat

Jim Russell, 37.58%
Republican
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 57.87%
Democrat

Jim Russell, 26.65%
Republican
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 62.35%
Democrat

Richard A Hoffman, 25.82%
Republican
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 58.82%
Democrat

Richard A Hoffman, 25.49%
Republican
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 52.08%
Democrat

Michael J Reynolds, 4.50%
Right to Life
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 55.59%
Democrat

John G Vonglis, 25.42%
Republican

Florence T O'Grady, 1.64%
Right to Life
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 82.80%
Democrat

Daniel Mcmahon, 7.58%
Conservative

Giulio A Cavallo, 1.96%
Independence Party

Marion M Conner, 1.95%
Right to Life
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 55.34%
Democrat

Kerry J Katsorhis, 27.85%
Republican

Concetta M Ferrara, 2.01%
Independence Party

Florence T O'Grady, 1.76%
Right to Life
1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 50.21%
Democrat

Andrew C Hartzell Jr, 35.89%
Republican

Florence T O'Grady, 1.57%
Right to Life
1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

18th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 47.66%
Democrat

Joseph J Dioguardi, 38.13%
Republican
1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)

20th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 56.84%
Democrat

Glenn D Bellitto, 24.60%
Republican

John M Schafer, 9.01%
Conservative
1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)

20th Congressional District of New York

Nita Sue Melnikoff Lowey, 50.30%
Democrat

Joseph John DioGuardi (Joe), 47.46%
Republican

Florence T O'Grady, 1.44%
Right to Life

Employment History

New York State Department of State (1985-1987)

Assistant Secretary of State
New York Division of Economic Opportunity (1975-1985)

Deputy Director

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC:

Committee for Leadership and Progress

Election campaign:

Nita Lowey for Congress (New York)

Awards

Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
Distinguished Community Health Champion (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)
Distinguished Community Health Defender Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Distinguished Community Health Champion Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Malaria Vision Award (Malaria No More) (Dec. 2015)
Champion of Science Award (Science Coalition) (Nov. 2013)

Official Signature

Privately Financed Travel

33 trips taken between 2000 - 2018 costing $260,320

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013, 2012, 2011, 2011 (Amendment), 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009, 2009 (Amendment), 2008, 2007, 2007 (Amendment), 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Extension Letter: 2020, 2013
Stock transaction: 03/23/2015, 09/15/2014, 04/16/2014, 01/23/2014, 08/27/2013, 08/06/2013, 07/26/2013, 08/27/2013 (Amendment), 02/11/2013, 01/24/2013
Termination: 2021
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $65,087.51
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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