Matthew J. Simpson
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 114th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
Matt Simpson was elected to the Assembly in November 2020. He previously served on the Horicon Town Board from 2011 and as Horicon town supervisor and a member of the Warren County Board of Supervisors.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes 20-to-life sentences for negligent homicide of a child.In office
ReportTedisco, Simpson & EBY Call for New ‘Joycelynn’s Law’ — 20 Years-to-Life Prison Sentence for Criminally Negligent Homicide of a Child in Response to Death of 3-Year-Old Corinth GirlPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 23, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“increase the maximum prison sentence for criminally negligent homicide of a child to 20 years to life”
Environment & parks
Supports setbacks and local input for battery storage sites.In office
ReportSimpson Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues to Protect Communities from Battery Storage RisksPublic statement · New York State Assembly · May 18, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“establish setback requirements, financial accountability measures and enhanced community input for the siting of large-scale lithium-ion battery energy storage systems”
Opposes siting renewable projects on farmland and wildlife habitat.In office
ReportSimpson: Clean Energy Should Not Destroy Farmland and Wildlife HabitatsPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 17, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“Clean energy progress should not come at the expense of the very resources we are trying to preserve”
Health & human services
Supports predictable state funding for child care assistance.In office
ReportSimpson Highlights Child-Care Disruptions, Calls for Predictable CCAP FundingPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 25, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“Simpson emphasized the need for predictable, sustainable allocations that align with eligibility levels”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matthew J. Simpson on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo 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
- Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Saratoga County Board of Elections · Sep 8, 2026 · saratogacountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Saratoga County Board of Elections · saratogacountyny.gov
- 2026 General Election Certification of Candidates & Propositions (last updated 09/10/2026)
Election filing · Warren County Board of Elections · Sep 10, 2026 · warrencountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Warren County Board of Elections · warrencountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: Sample Ballots (2026 General Election)
Election filing · Washington County Board of Elections · washingtoncountyny.gov
- Voter Information Search and Sample Ballots (2026 General Election sample ballot for each town)
Election filing · Essex County Board of Elections · co.essex.ny.us
- Sample Ballot, Town of Crown Point: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Essex County Board of Elections · co.essex.ny.us
- Sample Ballot, Town of Moriah: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Essex County Board of Elections · co.essex.ny.us
- Board of Elections: Sample Ballots for 2026 Election
Election filing · Fulton County Board of Elections · fultoncountyny.gov
- Biography: Assemblymember Matthew Simpson
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Tedisco, Simpson & EBY Call for New ‘Joycelynn’s Law’ — 20 Years-to-Life Prison Sentence for Criminally Negligent Homicide of a Child in Response to Death of 3-Year-Old Corinth Girl
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 23, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- Simpson Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues to Protect Communities from Battery Storage Risks
Public statement · New York State Assembly · May 18, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- Simpson: Clean Energy Should Not Destroy Farmland and Wildlife Habitats
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 17, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
- Simpson Highlights Child-Care Disruptions, Calls for Predictable CCAP Funding
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 25, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
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