State

Member of Assembly, 16th 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 Nassau County.

Candidates Compare by issue

Kim Keiserman

Democratic

Education consultant; former teacher

The gist

Supports expanding universal pre-K and affordable child care.
Opposes unfunded state mandates that raise property taxes.
Supports expanding access to reproductive services and medication.
Supports gun safety measures; Moms Demand Action volunteer.

More about Kim

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Supports expanding universal pre-K and affordable child care.
Kim on the Issues — Kim Keiserman
Campaign website · kimkeiserman.com
“expand access to Universal Pre-K, affordable child care and elder care”
Opposes unfunded state mandates that raise property taxes.
Kim on the Issues — Kim Keiserman
Campaign website · kimkeiserman.com
“She will oppose unfunded mandates and cost-shifts that push state responsibilities onto local governments and drive up property taxes.”
Supports expanding access to reproductive services and medication.
Kim on the Issues — Kim Keiserman
Campaign website · kimkeiserman.com
“she'll champion legislation that expands access to reproductive services and medication”
Supports gun safety measures; Moms Demand Action volunteer.
Kim on the Issues — Kim Keiserman
Campaign website · kimkeiserman.com
“supports common-sense gun safety measures that protect communities while respecting responsible gun ownership”

David Hassid

Republican, Conservative

Legislative aide, Town of North Hempstead

The gist

Opposes congestion pricing.
Opposes Gov. Hochul's housing proposals for Long Island.
Supports repealing cashless bail and more police funding.
Opposes state bailouts of New York City.

More about David

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Opposes congestion pricing.
Long Island Republicans launch bids for Congress, Assembly seats
News coverage · Long Island Press · Apr 14, 2026 · longislandpress.com
“Hassid said he would oppose congestion pricing initiatives and housing proposals backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul”
Elect David Hassid | Assemblyman
Campaign website · davidhassidforassembly.com
“Fight to repeal Hochul's "Congestion Pricing" tax and protect Long Island commuters and working families.”
Opposes Gov. Hochul's housing proposals for Long Island.
Long Island Republicans launch bids for Congress, Assembly seats
News coverage · Long Island Press · Apr 14, 2026 · longislandpress.com
“Hassid said he would oppose congestion pricing initiatives and housing proposals backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul”
Supports repealing cashless bail and more police funding.
Long Island Republicans launch bids for Congress, Assembly seats
News coverage · Long Island Press · Apr 14, 2026 · longislandpress.com
“He also called for repealing cashless bail laws and increasing funding and support for law enforcement agencies.”
Opposes state bailouts of New York City.
Elect David Hassid | Assemblyman
Campaign website · davidhassidforassembly.com
“Demand an end to the Governor's bailouts of NYC with our tax dollars and put Long Island taxpayers first.”

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