State
Member of Assembly, 144th 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 and part of Niagara County.
Taxes & budget
Donna L. Dye SholkDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Paul A. BolognaRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes one-time inflation rebate checks; favors paying down debt.In office
Public safety
Donna L. Dye SholkDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Paul A. BolognaRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored mileage tax credit for volunteer emergency responders.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Donna L. Dye SholkDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports steering unallocated NYPA power to Niagara and Erie residents.
- Supports funding to replace Lockport's aging water pipes.
Paul A. BolognaRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Donna L. Dye SholkDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Paul A. BolognaRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored bill letting localities opt out of CLCPA mandates.In office
Health & human services
Donna L. Dye SholkDemocratic, Working Families
- Proposes incentives for UB medical graduates to practice locally.
Paul A. BolognaRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Donna L. Dye SholkDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Paul A. BolognaRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored bill requiring a public referendum on final siting permits.In office
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