State
Member of Assembly, 143rd 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 Erie County.
Education
Ryan J. TaughrinDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports full Foundation Aid; opposes school vouchers.
Patrick J. ChludzinskiRepublican, Conservative
- Co-sponsored school-based teen dating violence prevention program.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Ryan J. TaughrinDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports public power and the SUNNY Act for residential solar.
Patrick J. ChludzinskiRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes repealing the 100-foot rule for gas hookups.In office
- Sponsored bill allowing purchase of Canadian-mined road salt.In office
Environment & parks
Ryan J. TaughrinDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Patrick J. ChludzinskiRepublican, Conservative
- Co-sponsored law expanding crossbow hunting.In office
Health & human services
Ryan J. TaughrinDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports single-payer health care and the New York Health Act.
- Supports expanded child care subsidies and tax credits.
Patrick J. ChludzinskiRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
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