Michael A. Durso
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 9th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
- Campaign website
- dursoforny.com
Michael Durso was elected to the Assembly in November 2020. He previously worked as a sanitation worker and sanitation supervisor and as a public safety officer at Hofstra University.
Documented positions
Education
Sponsored Connor's Law requiring cardiac screening for school athletes.In office
A.2697 would require yearly cardiac fitness certificates, including an electrocardiogram or echocardiogram, in sports physicals for interscholastic athletes.
ReportAssemblyman Durso Announces “Connor’s Law” In Memory of Fallen AthletePublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 4, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“requiring yearly cardiac fitness certificates including electrocardiogram or an echocardiogram as part of the mandatory sports physical for interscholastic athletes”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored a bill for LIRR fare refunds on canceled trains.In office
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember Michael DursoGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“implement a fare refund program for canceled or delayed Long Island Rail Road trains”
Supports speeding up repair of the Fire Island Inlet Bridge.In office
He and Assemblyman Gandolfo asked NYSDOT to start the Robert Moses Causeway bridge rehabilitation in 2026 instead of 2027.
ReportDisturbing Viral Video Leads Assemblymen Durso and Gandolfo to Demand Swift Action by NYSDOT on Fire Island Inlet BridgePublic statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 24, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
“NYSDOT needs to expedite a full repair instead of relying on short-term fixes for two years”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a bill requiring photo ID to vote.In office
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember Michael DursoGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Relates to providing valid government issued photo identification when casting a ballot”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael A. Durso on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- Candidate List - General Election 2026 (as of 09/18/2026)
Election filing · Nassau County Board of Elections · nassaucountyny.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 Michael Durso
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Assemblyman Durso Announces “Connor’s Law” In Memory of Fallen Athlete
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 4, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Michael Durso
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Disturbing Viral Video Leads Assemblymen Durso and Gandolfo to Demand Swift Action by NYSDOT on Fire Island Inlet Bridge
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 24, 2026 · nyassembly.gov
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