State
Member of Assembly, 126th 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 Cayuga County and part of Onondaga County.
Taxes & budget
Ian PhillipsDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
John Lemondes Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Proposes suspending sales tax on everyday items for two years.In office
- Proposes capping state spending growth at inflation.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Ian PhillipsDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
John Lemondes Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Supports a $250 million increase in CHIPS road funding.In office
Environment & parks
Ian PhillipsDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports the data center moratorium and further limits.
- Pledges to address harmful algal blooms in area lakes.
John Lemondes Jr.Republican, Conservative
- Opposes a state study of floating solar panels.In office
Health & human services
Ian PhillipsDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports universal health care for New Yorkers.
John Lemondes Jr.Republican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Ian PhillipsDemocratic, Working Families
- Pledges to refuse corporate money and require ad-funding disclosure.
John Lemondes Jr.Republican, Conservative
No documented position found.
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