Member of Assembly, 11th District · New York 2026 General Election

Joseph R. Cardinale

Republican, Conservative

Retired NYPD lieutenant commander; owner, Blue Line Pilot Cars

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Pledges to lower taxes and create jobs.
About Joe Cardinale — Cardinale for Assembly
Campaign website · cardinaleforassembly.com
“As an Assemblyman, Joe will fight to lower taxes, create jobs, and make our communities safer.”
Pledges to stop wasteful state spending.
Joe Cardinale for NYS Assembly District 11
Campaign website · cardinaleforassembly.com
“working to stop wasteful spending, protect our families, and restore balance”

DemocraticIncumbent

Member of Assembly; retired NYPD detective

Sponsored a bill creating an independent child advocate office.In office
Sponsored a bill making interfering with first responders a crime.In office
Sponsored a bill exempting some retirement distributions from income tax.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Sponsored a bill creating an independent child advocate office.
Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Kwani B. O'Pharrow
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Establishes the independent office of the child advocate”
Sponsored a bill making interfering with first responders a crime.
Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Kwani B. O'Pharrow
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Establishes the crime of interference with emergency first responders; safety buffer zone”
Sponsored a bill exempting some retirement distributions from income tax.
Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Kwani B. O'Pharrow
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Exempts certain retirement plan distributions for income tax purposes”