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Member of Assembly, 139th District

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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 Genesee County, Orleans County, part of Erie County, part of Monroe County and part of Niagara County.

Public safety

  • Sarah R. WolcottDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Stephen M. HawleyRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports tax credits for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.In office

Housing

Economy & jobs

Health & human services

  • Sarah R. WolcottDemocratic

    • Supports affordable health care close to home.
  • Stephen M. HawleyRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports fixes to the Home for Heroes veterans housing program.In office

Government & transparency

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