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William Colton

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State Assemblymember · District 47 · New York · Serving since 1997
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William Colton, a Democrat, is a member of the New York State Assembly representing District 47, which includes Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, and Midwood. Born in 1946, he attended St. John's University, Brooklyn College, and St.…

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Years in office
29
Elections won
13
Bills sponsored
194
Cosponsored
1,851
Committees
8

Committee Assignments

8 committees
member·Asian Pacific American Task Force
member·Correction
member·Environmental Conservation
member·Governmental Employees
member·Labor
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On the ballot Nov 3, 2026
New York State House District 47
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District
Population
131,078
Median HH Income
$68K
Unemployment
7.0%
Bachelor's+
33.2%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
40.7
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
20.2%
HS or Higher
75.3%
Median Home Value
$1.1M
Median Rent
$1,729/mo
Owner-Occupied
34.2%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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