Ryan J. Taughrin
Candidate for Member of Assembly, 143rd District
Background
- Occupation
- University at Buffalo assistant dean
- Campaign website
- ryantaughrin.com
Ryan Taughrin grew up in South Cheektowaga, was the first in his family to graduate college (SUNY Fredonia) and is an assistant dean for enrollment management at the University at Buffalo. He is a Lancaster Library Board trustee.
Documented positions
Education
Supports full Foundation Aid; opposes school vouchers.
ReportPlatform — Ryan Taughrin for NYS AssemblyCampaign website · ryantaughrin.com
“I will fight for full Foundation Aid for schools across the district, reject any voucher schemes”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports public power and the SUNNY Act for residential solar.
ReportPlatform — Ryan Taughrin for NYS AssemblyCampaign website · ryantaughrin.com
“I champion public power to lower energy costs”
Health & human services
Supports single-payer health care and the New York Health Act.
ReportPlatform — Ryan Taughrin for NYS AssemblyCampaign website · ryantaughrin.com
“I support single-payer healthcare for all New Yorkers”
Supports expanded child care subsidies and tax credits.
ReportPlatform — Ryan Taughrin for NYS AssemblyCampaign website · ryantaughrin.com
“I will fight to expand childcare subsidies and tax credits”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ryan J. Taughrin on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 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 Candidates List
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · elections.erie.gov
- Meet Ryan — Ryan Taughrin for NYS Assembly
Campaign website · ryantaughrin.com
- Platform — Ryan Taughrin for NYS Assembly
Campaign website · ryantaughrin.com
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