Mark Benjamin
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 131st District
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner
- Campaign website
- mark4assembly.com
Mark Benjamin has lived in Seneca County for over two decades; he co-founded The Coffee Stop in Chenango Forks and Crummy Brothers Cookies. He is a past chair of the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to introduce legislation cutting taxes and fees.
ReportMark Benjamin For AssemblyCampaign website · mark4assembly.com
“On day one, he will introduce legislation to cut taxes and fees and provide immediate relief to taxpayers.”
Public safety
Opposes bail reform; supports law enforcement.
ReportMark Benjamin For AssemblyCampaign website · mark4assembly.com
“Bail reform, weakened sentencing, and political attacks on law enforcement have put criminals back on the streets … Mark will stand with law enforcement and provide them with the support and respect they deserve”
Environment & parks
Supports repealing the electric school bus mandate.
ReportMark Benjamin For AssemblyCampaign website · mark4assembly.com
“Mark will work to repeal the electric school bus mandate, restore local authority over large-scale solar and wind projects”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark Benjamin on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (15)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Board of Elections: Sample Ballots for Upcoming Elections (General Election, November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Cortland County Board of Elections · cortlandcountyny.gov
- Sample Ballot, Town of Cincinnatus: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Cortland County Board of Elections · cortlandcountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: Sample Ballots (2026 General Election)
Election filing · Chenango County Board of Elections · chenangocountyny.gov
- Sample Ballot, Town of German: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Chenango County Board of Elections · chenangocountyny.gov
- Petitions & Candidates: 2026 election cycle
Election filing · Broome County Board of Elections · broomevotes.com
- Ballot Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election: New York State (Ontario County only)
Election filing · Ontario County Board of Elections · ontariocountyny.gov
- Sample Ballot (Images by City/Town): General Election, Nov 3, 2026
Election filing · Ontario County Board of Elections · ontariocountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: November 3rd, 2026 General Election Candidates (ballot order)
Election filing · Seneca County Board of Elections · senecacountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: Sample Ballots For the 2026 General Election
Election filing · Cayuga County Board of Elections · cayugacounty.us
- Sample Ballot, Town of Aurelius: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Cayuga County Board of Elections · cayugacounty.us
- Board of Elections: Sample Ballots, General Election November 3, 2026
Election filing · Madison County Board of Elections · madisoncounty.ny.gov
- Sample Ballot, Town of Nelson: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Madison County Board of Elections · madisoncounty.ny.gov
- Meet Mark — Mark Benjamin For Assembly
Campaign website · mark4assembly.com
- Mark Benjamin For Assembly
Campaign website · mark4assembly.com
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