Joseph P. De Stefano
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 3rd District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
- Campaign website
- votejoedestefano.com
Joe DeStefano was first elected to the Assembly in 2018. He worked 27 years as a Public Safety Communication Supervisor in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office and served 30 years as a Medford fire district commissioner.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports giving judges and prosecutors more discretion.
ReportJoe DeStefano — New York State Assembly, 3rd DistrictCampaign website · votejoedestefano.com
“He has advocated changes to New York's criminal-justice policies and greater discretion for judges and prosecutors.”
Environment & parks
Supports changing state energy mandates to lower utility costs.In office
He cited state energy policies, mandates and surcharges as major reasons energy costs rise.
ReportDeStefano: Albany Must Stop Driving Up Energy Costs and Start Delivering ReliefPublic statement · New York State Assembly · May 12, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“DeStefano points to state energy policies, mandates and surcharges as major reasons costs continue to rise.”
Health & human services
Voted against the 2026 Health and Mental Hygiene budget bill.In office
He said the bill omitted an integrated license for providers treating both mental health and addiction and raised cost concerns about Managed Care Organization tax changes.
ReportDeStefano: Health Budget Falls Short for Families, Patients and ProvidersPublic statement · New York State Assembly · May 28, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“voted against the Health and Mental Hygiene budget bill”
Government & transparency
Opposes a statewide data-center moratorium; supports local control.
ReportJoe DeStefano — New York State Assembly, 3rd DistrictCampaign website · votejoedestefano.com
“He supported Brookhaven's authority to consider its own data-center moratorium while opposing a statewide moratorium.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joseph P. De Stefano on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- 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
- Biography: Assemblymember Joe DeStefano
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Joe DeStefano — New York State Assembly, 3rd District
Campaign website · votejoedestefano.com
- DeStefano: Albany Must Stop Driving Up Energy Costs and Start Delivering Relief
Public statement · New York State Assembly · May 12, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- DeStefano: Health Budget Falls Short for Families, Patients and Providers
Public statement · New York State Assembly · May 28, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
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