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Member of Assembly, 12th District

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2 years
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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 Suffolk County.

Craig G. Herskowitz

Democratic, Working Families

Attorney

The gist

  • Supports the NY HEAT Act and lead service line replacement.
  • Supports the New York For All Act.
  • Supports strengthening state voting law after Louisiana v. Callais.
More about Craig
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  1. Supports the NY HEAT Act and lead service line replacement.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 12 (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “The New York HEAT Act, Lead Service Line Replacement Act, and other legislation designed to strengthen enforcement of existing climate laws.”
  2. Supports the New York For All Act.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 12 (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “The New York For All Act is a priority bill I support to protect New Yorkers”
  3. Supports strengthening state voting law after Louisiana v. Callais.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Assembly District 12 (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of New York State (VOTE411), answers written by the candidate · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “we should ensure full fortification of state law to address the gaps created by Louisiana v. Callais, even if that means a state constitutional amendment.”

David D. Weber Jr.

Republican, Conservative

Northport Village trustee; owner, Seymour's Boatyard

The gist

  • Supports preserving local control over zoning.
  • Supports a fairer share of state aid for local schools.
More about David
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  1. Supports preserving local control over zoning.

    Dave Weber Jr. — A Stronger 12th District

    Campaign website · daveweberjr.com

    “He will fight to preserve local control of our zoning”
  2. Supports a fairer share of state aid for local schools.

    Dave Weber Jr. — A Stronger 12th District

    Campaign website · daveweberjr.com

    “ensure our schools get their fair share of state aid”

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