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Member of Assembly, 16th 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 part of Nassau County.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Kim KeisermanDemocratic

    • Opposes unfunded state mandates that raise property taxes.

  • David HassidRepublican, Conservative

    • Opposes state bailouts of New York City.

Public safety

  • Kim KeisermanDemocratic

    • Supports gun safety measures; Moms Demand Action volunteer.

  • David HassidRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports repealing cashless bail and more police funding.

Housing

  • Kim KeisermanDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • David HassidRepublican, Conservative

    • Opposes Gov. Hochul's housing proposals for Long Island.

Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

  • Kim KeisermanDemocratic

    • Supports expanding universal pre-K and affordable child care.
    • Supports expanding access to reproductive services and medication.

  • David HassidRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.