Michael J. Fitzpatrick
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 8th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly
Michael Fitzpatrick was elected to the Assembly in 2002 and is the ranking minority member of the Housing Committee. He served 15 years on the Smithtown Town Board and spent more than 20 years in financial services.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored a bill to repeal the 2019 bail reforms.In office
A.8855, announced in January 2020.
ReportFitzpatrick Announces Bill to Repeal Bail Reform With Crime Victims and Law EnforcementPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jan 15, 2020 · nyassembly.gov
“have done little to protect the public and victims and must be repealed immediately”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored a bill banning robocalls without written consent.In office
ReportFitzpatrick Sponsors Legislation to Fight Robocalls in NYPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 28, 2019 · nyassembly.gov
“making it against the law to robocall an individual without prior-written consent ( A.675 )”
Government & transparency
Voted against driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.In office
He voted against the 2019 Green Light bill.
ReportFitzpatrick Strongly Opposes Granting Driver’s Licenses To Illegal ImmigrantsPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 12, 2019 · nyassembly.gov
“today voted against legislation which would grant the privilege of driver”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael J. Fitzpatrick on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
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 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 J. Fitzpatrick
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Fitzpatrick Announces Bill to Repeal Bail Reform With Crime Victims and Law Enforcement
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jan 15, 2020 · nyassembly.gov
- Fitzpatrick Strongly Opposes Granting Driver’s Licenses To Illegal Immigrants
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jun 12, 2019 · nyassembly.gov
- Fitzpatrick Sponsors Legislation to Fight Robocalls in NY
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 28, 2019 · nyassembly.gov
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