Colleen Connaughton
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 19th District
Background
- Occupation
- Journalist
- Campaign website
- colleenconnaughton.com
Colleen Connaughton spent nearly 20 years as an international journalist and foreign correspondent. She holds a political science degree from Columbia University and has lived in Garden City for more than 20 years.
Documented positions
Education
Supports more apprenticeships and technical education.
ReportAbout — Colleen for AssemblyCampaign website · colleenconnaughton.com
“more apprenticeships, more technical education, more pathways into the skilled trades”
Supports less screen and AI use in early grades.
ReportAbout — Colleen for AssemblyCampaign website · colleenconnaughton.com
“less dependence on screens and AI in our children's early years”
Health & human services
Supports stronger mental health services and access to care.
ReportAbout — Colleen for AssemblyCampaign website · colleenconnaughton.com
“I will fight for stronger mental health services, better access to care, and a system that puts patients ahead of insurance company bureaucracy”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Colleen Connaughton on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Candidate List - General Election 2026 (as of 09/18/2026)
Election filing · Nassau County Board of Elections · nassaucountyny.gov
- About — Colleen for Assembly
Campaign website · colleenconnaughton.com
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