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Member of Assembly, 146th District
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Karen M. McMahonOfficial portrait — New York State Assembly

Karen M. McMahon

Candidate for Member of Assembly, 146th District

DemocraticIncumbent

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.

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Documented positions

Public safety

Environment & parks

  • Supports the All-Electric Building Act for new buildings.In office

    The Facts About the All-Electric Building Act

    Public 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”
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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.

    Legislature to Consider Proposals to Curb ICE Authority in NYS

    Public 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”
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Courts & justice

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