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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Matthew Titone
Surrogate of Richmond County
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byRobert Gigante
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 61st district
In office
April 1, 2007 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byJohn W. Lavelle
Succeeded byCharles Fall
Personal details
Born (1961-01-24) January 24, 1961 (age 65)[1]
Staten Island, New York
PartyDemocratic
SpouseGiosue Pugliese
Alma materSt. John's University School of Law
Professionlawyer, politician

Matthew J. Titone (born January 24, 1961)[1] is an American politician and lawyer from Staten Island, New York. A Democrat, he served as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 61st District, on Staten Island's North Shore from April 1, 2007 to January 1, 2019. Titone currently serves as a surrogate court judge of Richmond County. He was the second openly gay man to be elected to the State Assembly.

Early life, education, career

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Titone was born on Staten Island, the son of Vito J. Titone, a former judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. Titone was raised in the Grymes Hill and West Brighton neighborhoods. He went on to attend St. John's University School of Law, while working full-time as a law clerk for the late John S. Zachary.[2]

After being admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 1992, Titone worked pro bono for the Staten Island AIDS Task Force and Project Hospitality. In 1993, he joined the Wall Street law firm of Morgan, Melhuish, Monahan, Arvidson, Abrutyn & Lisowski, where he was a senior trial associate and managed the firm's labor law litigation department. In 1998, he established a private law practice on Staten Island.[2]

Titone garnered national attention when he took on the New York State adoption industry representing a family who adopted a baby boy. The family was never informed by the adoption agency that the child was born with the AIDS virus and resulted in the child being untreated for his illness for eleven years after the adoption was completed.[3] Not only did Titone provide legal support and guidance for the family, he also helped the young man establish the Justin LiGreci HIV/AIDS Foundation for Children and Teens, a not for profit organization that provides educational services to the youth of Staten Island and New York metropolitan area.[3]

Political career

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Titone was the Democratic nominee for the New York State Senate in 2006, losing the 24th District race to Republican Andrew Lanza.[4]

Following the death of Assemblyman John Lavelle in January 2007, Titone was selected as the Democratic nominee for the special election held to fill the vacancy.[5] On the third ballot of Democratic committeemembers, Daniel Lavelle, son of the late Assemblymember, dropped out and Titone was unopposed.[5] Titone was backed by City Councilman Mike McMahon, whose support was crucial.[5][6] Mimi Cusick, mother of assembly member Mike Cusick and "mother of the party", also endorsed Titone's candidacy.[6]

In the election held on March 27, 2007, Titone received 49% of the vote in a three-way contest to succeed Lavelle, comfortably defeating his Republican and Independence party opponents who won 32% and 19% respectively. [citation needed]

2018 Richmond County Surrogate election

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In March 2018, Titone announced that he would vacate his Assembly seat that fall to seek election as Richmond County (Staten Island) Surrogate. Titone’s announcement was quickly followed by endorsements from Diane Savino, Michael Cusick, Debi Rose, and former Conservative Party Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro.[7]

Personal life

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Titone is openly gay and married his partner of 18 years, Giosue Pugliese, in a ceremony at Staten Island Borough Hall in September 2011, shortly after same-sex marriage was legalized in New York State.[8] He was one of five LGBT members of the New York Legislature, alongside Assemblymembers Deborah Glick, Daniel O'Donnell, and Harry Bronson, as well as Senator Brad Hoylman.[9] His Assembly campaigns have won the support of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, which provides financial and strategic assistance. He is the first openly gay man elected to higher office on Staten Island.

Electoral history

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2006

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2006 New York's 24th State Senate district election[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Andrew Lanza 31,851 53.48% Decrease 4.94%
Independence Andrew Lanza 2,309 3.88% Increase 2.36%
Total Andrew Lanza 34,160 57.36% Decrease 2.58%
Democratic Matthew Titone 21,737 36.50% Increase 1.58%
Working Families Matthew Titone 1,337 2.25% New
Total Matthew Titone 23,074 38.75% Increase 1.58%
Conservative Charles T. Pistor Jr. 2,307 3.87% Decrease 1.26%
Write-in 12 0.02% Increase 0.01%
Total votes 59,553 100.00% N/A
Republican hold Swing Decrease 6.52%

2007

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2007 New York's 61st State Assembly district special election[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Matthew Titone 2,802 45.23% Decrease 22.32%
Working Families Matthew Titone 286 4.62% Decrease 0.46%
Total Matthew Titone 3,088 49.85% Decrease 22.78%
Republican Rose Margarella 1,460 23.57% Decrease 3.74%
Conservative Rose Margarella 474 7.65% New
Total Rose Margarella 1,934 31.22% Decrease 3.74%
Independence Kelvin Alexander 1,160 18.72% New
Write-in 13 0.21% Increase 0.15%
Total votes 6,195 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold Swing Decrease 18.58%

2008

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2008 New York's 61st State Assembly district election[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Matthew Titone 24,698 69.49% Increase 24.26%
Working Families Matthew Titone 1,276 3.59% Decrease 1.03%
Total Matthew Titone (incumbent) 25,974 73.08% Increase 23.23%
Republican Thomas W. Mcginley 8,578 24.13% Increase 0.56%
Independence Rose Margarella 985 2.77% Decrease 15.95%
Write-in 5 0.01% Decrease 0.20%
Total votes 35,542 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold Swing Increase 21.79%

2010

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2010 New York's 61st State Assembly district election[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Matthew Titone 15,806 73.64% Increase 4.15%
Independence Matthew Titone 2,723 12.69% Increase 9.92%
Working Families Matthew Titone 1,352 6.30% Increase 2.71%
Total Matthew Titone (incumbent) 19,881 92.62% Increase 16.78%
Libertarian Dave Narby 1,494 6.96% New
Write-in 89 0.41% Increase 0.40%
Total votes 21,464 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold Swing Increase 21.33%

2012

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2012 New York's 61st State Assembly district Independence primary election[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independence Matthew Titone (incumbent) 50 58.82%
Independence Paul D. Saryian 35 41.18%
Total votes 85 100.00%
2012 New York's 61st State Assembly district election[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Matthew Titone 26,541 74.03% Increase 0.39%
Working Families Matthew Titone 1,340 3.74% Decrease 2.56%
Independence Matthew Titone 735 2.05% Decrease 10.64%
Total Matthew Titone (incumbent) 28,616 79.81% Decrease 12.81%
Republican Paul D. Saryian 7,204 20.09% New
Write-in 33 0.09% Decrease 0.32%
Total votes 35,853 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold Swing Decrease 13.02%

2014

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2014 New York's 61st State Assembly district election[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Matthew Titone 13,633 82.03% Increase 8.00%
Independence Matthew Titone 1,408 8.47% Increase 6.42%
Working Families Matthew Titone 1,388 8.35% Increase 4.61%
Total Matthew Titone (incumbent) 16,429 98.86% Increase 19.05%
Write-in 190 1.14% Increase 1.05%
Total votes 16,619 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold Swing Increase 26.95%

2016

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2016 New York's 61st State Assembly district election[17]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Matthew Titone (incumbent) 31,750 99.23% Increase 17.20%
Write-in 245 0.77% Decrease 0.37%
Total votes 31,995 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold Swing Increase 17.57%

2018

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2018 Richmond County Surrogate Democratic primary election[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Matthew Titone 13,456 55.34%
Democratic Anthony Catalano 10,726 44.11%
Write-in 133 0.55%
Total votes 24,315 100.00%
2018 Richmond County Surrogate election[19]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Matthew Titone 69,506 50.96% Increase 7.50%
Republican Ronald Castorina 59,810 43.85% Increase 3.28%
Conservative Ronald Castorina 6,060 4.44% Decrease 6.92%
Reform Ronald Castorina 881 0.65% New
Total Ronald Castorina 66,751 48.94% Decrease 3.73%
Write-in 140 0.10% Decrease 0.67%
Total votes 136,397 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold Swing Increase 4.22%

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "State Assembly: Matthew Titone (D-WF), District 61". Capitol Info. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Assembly District 61, Matthew Titone: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  3. 1 2 Lii, Jane H. (February 8, 1998). "Lawsuit Against a Hospital Over an Adopted Boy's H.I.V. Is Seen as a First". The New York Times. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Board of Elections in the City of New York: 24th Senate District, 2006 general election" (PDF). November 7, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 25, 2011.
  5. 1 2 3 Wrobleski, Tom. "Dems select Titone as Assembly candidate". Staten Island Advance. February 28, 2007.
  6. 1 2 Wrobleski, Tom. "McMahon flexes his muscle and ally Titone gets the nod". Staten Island Advance. March 1, 2007.
  7. ↑ "Titone to run for Surrogate's Court, won't seek re-election to Assembly". 16 March 2018.
  8. ↑ "Assemblyman Titone weds his longtime partner in Borough Hall ceremony". Staten Island Advance. September 14, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Matt Titone May Go to Assembly". Gay City News.[dead link]
  10. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - General Election 2006 - 11/07/2006 - Richmond County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - State Senator - 24th Senatorial District - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. November 22, 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - Special Election Member of the Assembly - 03/27/2007 - Richmond County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - Member of the Assembly - 61st Assembly District - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. April 13, 2007. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - General Election 2008 - 11/04/2008 - Richmond County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - Member of the Assembly - 61st Assembly District - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. November 26, 2008. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - General Election 2010 - 11/02/2010 - Richmond County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - Member of the Assembly - 61st Assembly District - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. November 29, 2010. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - Primary Election - 09/13/2012 - Richmond County - Independence Party - Independence Member of the Assembly - 61st Assembly District - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. October 2, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - General Election - 11/06/2012 - Richmond County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - Member of the Assembly - 61st Assembly District - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. March 14, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - General Election 2014 - 11/04/2014 - Richmond County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - Member of the Assembly - 61st Assembly District - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. August 27, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - General Election 2016 - 11/08/2016 - Richmond County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - Member of the Assembly - 61st Assembly District - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. December 5, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - Primary Election 2018 - 09/13/2018 - Richmond County - Democratic Party - Democratic Surrogate - Richmond - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Statement and Return Report for Certification - General Election 2018 - 11/06/2018 - Richmond County - All Parties and Independent Bodies - Surrogate - Richmond - Vote for 1" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. December 3, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
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