Karen M. McMahon
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 146th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; attorney
Karen McMahon was elected in November 2018 to represent Amherst and Williamsville. She worked nearly 30 years as a confidential law clerk in the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored bill raising the volunteer firefighter tax credit to $800.In office
ReportMcMahon Bill to Increase Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Passes in AssemblyPublic statement · New York State Assembly · May 14, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“tax credit from $200 to $800 for eligible individuals”
Environment & parks
Supports the All-Electric Building Act for new buildings.In office
ReportThe Facts About the All-Electric Building ActPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Sep 19, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“The All-Electric Building Act is just one step towards ending our dependence on fossil fuels”
Government & transparency
Supports state limits on use of local resources for ICE.In office
She cited the New York for All Act among proposals under consideration.
ReportLegislature to Consider Proposals to Curb ICE Authority in NYSPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 20, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“states and localities have a responsibility to protect the safety and civil rights of their residents”
Courts & justice
Sponsored law lengthening protection orders for abused children.In office
ReportAssemblymember McMahon Bill Strengthening Protections for Abused Children Signed into LawPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Nov 24, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“extends the duration that family courts can issue orders of protection”
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 Candidates List
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · elections.erie.gov
- Biography: Assemblymember Karen McMahon
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- McMahon Bill to Increase Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Passes in Assembly
Public statement · New York State Assembly · May 14, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblymember McMahon Bill Strengthening Protections for Abused Children Signed into Law
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Nov 24, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Legislature to Consider Proposals to Curb ICE Authority in NYS
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 20, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- The Facts About the All-Electric Building Act
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Sep 19, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
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