Michael Novakhov
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 45th District
Background
- Occupation
- Member of Assembly; co-founder, Freedom FM
- Campaign website
- michaelforny.com
Michael Novakhov was elected to the Assembly in November 2022. Born in the former USSR, he worked 20 years in radio and co-founded the Russian-language station Freedom FM in 2019.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored a bill banning public cannabis use without local approval.In office
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember Michael NovakhovGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Prohibits the public use of cannabis, unless approved by the applicable local government”
Economy & jobs
Opposes the proposed Coney Island casino.In office
ReportStatement The City Council Casino VotePublic statement · New York State Assembly · Jul 1, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“Assemblymember Novakhov Speaks Out Against the Coney Island Casino”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports a full forensic audit of the MTA.In office
ReportNovakhov Calls for A Forensic Audit of the MTAPublic statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 3, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
“to call for a full forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to uncover any wasteful spending”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a bill barring state funding for Hamas-linked violence.In office
ReportSponsored legislation: Assemblymember Michael NovakhovGovernment record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Establishes the "Not on our dollar!: Ending New York funding of Hamas violence act"”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael Novakhov on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- Biography: Assemblymember Michael Novakhov
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
- Novakhov Calls for A Forensic Audit of the MTA
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 3, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Statement The City Council Casino Vote
Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jul 1, 2025 · nyassembly.gov
- Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Michael Novakhov
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
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