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Member of Assembly, 112th District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the Assembly votes on New York laws and the state budget in the State Assembly.

Covers part of Fulton County, part of Saratoga County and part of Schenectady County.

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Mario L. Fantini

Democratic, Working Families

Engineer; Clifton Park town board member

The gist

  • Pledges to intervene in utility rate cases.
  • Proposes a $3,000 child tax credit.
  • Supports passing the New York Health Act.
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  1. Pledges to intervene in utility rate cases.

    Mario Fantini – NYS Assembly District 112

    Campaign website · marioforassembly112.com

    “I’ll intervene in rate cases at the Public Service Commission and fight for an independent utility consumer advocate.”

  2. Proposes a $3,000 child tax credit.

    Mario Fantini – NYS Assembly District 112

    Campaign website · marioforassembly112.com

    “build on the Working Families Tax Credit until families get $3,000”

  3. Supports passing the New York Health Act.

    Mario Fantini – NYS Assembly District 112

    Campaign website · marioforassembly112.com

    “Pass the New York Health Act: guaranteed care, no premiums, no deductibles, no medical debt.”
Photo of Mary Beth Walsh
Mary Beth WalshOfficial portrait — New York State Assembly

Mary Beth Walsh

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Member of Assembly; attorney

The gist

  • Supports reassessing state climate mandates over energy costs.In office
  • Co-sponsored laws regulating kratom sales and labeling.In office
  • Proposes age verification for pornography websites.In office
  • Supports increased state funding for local roads and bridges.In office

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

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  1. Supports reassessing state climate mandates over energy costs.

    Assemblywoman Walsh Calls for Energy Affordability and Grid Stability at Capitol Press Conference

    Public statement · New York State Assembly · Mar 4, 2026 · nyassembly.gov

    “we continue to hear warnings about grid reliability, it’s clear we must reassess our current path”

  2. Co-sponsored laws regulating kratom sales and labeling.

    Landmark Legislation Regulating Kratom Signed into Law

    Public statement · New York State Assembly · Dec 20, 2025 · nyassembly.gov

    “two bipartisan bills aimed at increasing consumer protections and safeguarding public health by regulating the sale of kratom products”

  3. Proposes age verification for pornography websites.

    Walsh and Ashby Partner to Protect Kids Online

    Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jan 29, 2025 · nyassembly.gov

    “requiring pornography websites to verify their users’ age and block access to New Yorkers under 18”

  4. Supports increased state funding for local roads and bridges.

    Walsh Joins Lawmakers, Local Highway Superintendents to Advocate for Increased Funding for Safer Roads

    Public statement · New York State Assembly · Feb 27, 2025 · nyassembly.gov

    “call for increased state funding for local roads and bridges in the 2025-2026 state budget”

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Member of Assembly, 112th District · New York 2026 General Election · The Gist