State
Member of Assembly, 114th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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 Essex County, part of Fulton County, part of Saratoga County, part of Warren County and part of Washington County.
Public safety
John GuntherDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports removal of the state corrections commissioner.
Matthew J. SimpsonRepublican, Conservative
- Proposes 20-to-life sentences for negligent homicide of a child.In office
Roads & infrastructure
John GuntherDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports reforming the Public Service Commission over utility rates.
Matthew J. SimpsonRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
John GuntherDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Matthew J. SimpsonRepublican, Conservative
- Supports setbacks and local input for battery storage sites.In office
- Opposes siting renewable projects on farmland and wildlife habitat.In office
Health & human services
John GuntherDemocratic, Working Families
- Pledges to sponsor the New York Health Act.
Matthew J. SimpsonRepublican, Conservative
- Supports predictable state funding for child care assistance.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.