Dean Murray
Candidate for State Senator, 3rd District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; former publisher
State senator for the 3rd District since 2023 and an East Patchogue resident. He served in the Assembly from 2010 to 2012 and 2015 to 2018, and earlier ran an advertising agency that published the Long Island Job Finder.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes reinstating the full MTA payroll tax.In office
The Senate Minority Conference asked instead for a forensic audit of the MTA and a financial control board.
ReportNYS Senate Minority Conference Opposes Return of a Full-Fledged MTA Payroll TaxPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“under no circumstances should the full reinstatement of the MTA payroll tax be considered as a solution to closing the MTA’s budget shortfalls”
Public safety
Supports the PROTECT Act's pretrial risk assessments.In office
S.2282A would require judges to use a standardized risk assessment tool when deciding whether to hold defendants before trial.
ReportNY Senators, Law Enforcement and Community Leaders: Pass the PROTECT Act to Restore Public SafetyPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“It is vitally important that we pass the aptly named “PROTECT ACT” legislation to protect New Yorkers from dangerous repeat offenders.”
Roads & infrastructure
Secured an earlier start for Route 25 repaving.In office
ReportNYS Senator Dean Murray & NYS Assemblyman Doug Smith Announce Much Needed Accelerated Improvements on NY25Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“we are happy to announce that we have reached an agreement to expedite the”
Health & human services
Sponsored warning labels on edible cannabis products.In office
ReportNYS Senator Murray and Assemblywoman Giglio Release Statement in Response to Recent Edible Gummy Consumption Issues Involving ChildrenPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“would address the issue of targeting children by requiring that warning labels on edible cannabis products be displayed”
Courts & justice
Opposes a parole rule change for offenders who were minors.In office
ReportSenators Rolison, Murray Urge Parole Board to Reject Rule Change That Would Further Endanger Public SafetyPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“urging the rejection of a proposed rule change that would drastically alter the way the Board considers parole”
All sources (9)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidate List
Election filing · Suffolk County Board of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · suffolkcountyny.gov
- Emergency Ballot Booklet, 2026 General Election (sample ballots for every ballot style)
Election filing · Suffolk County Board of Elections · suffolkcountyny.gov
- About Dean Murray
Government record · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- NYS Senate Minority Conference Opposes Return of a Full-Fledged MTA Payroll Tax
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- NY Senators, Law Enforcement and Community Leaders: Pass the PROTECT Act to Restore Public Safety
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- NYS Senator Murray and Assemblywoman Giglio Release Statement in Response to Recent Edible Gummy Consumption Issues Involving Children
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Senators Rolison, Murray Urge Parole Board to Reject Rule Change That Would Further Endanger Public Safety
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- NYS Senator Dean Murray & NYS Assemblyman Doug Smith Announce Much Needed Accelerated Improvements on NY25
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
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