State
Member of Assembly, 19th 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.
Taxes & budget
Colleen ConnaughtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Edward P. RaRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes the Assembly majority's 2026 one-house budget tax increases.In office
Public safety
Colleen ConnaughtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Edward P. RaRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored a bill making offenses against police hate crimes.In office
Education
Colleen ConnaughtonDemocratic
- Supports more apprenticeships and technical education.
- Supports less screen and AI use in early grades.
Edward P. RaRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Colleen ConnaughtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Edward P. RaRepublican, Conservative
- Supports repealing electric vehicle and school bus mandates.In office
Health & human services
Colleen ConnaughtonDemocratic
- Supports stronger mental health services and access to care.
Edward P. RaRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Colleen ConnaughtonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Edward P. RaRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored a moratorium on unfunded state mandates.In office
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