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Member of Assembly, 21st District

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Term
2 years
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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.

Irene V. Villacci

Republican, Conservative

Attorney

The gist

  • Supports repealing cashless bail.
  • Opposes utility bill increases.
  • Opposes Gov. Hochul's tax increases.
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  1. Supports repealing cashless bail.

    Elect Irene Villacci | Assemblywoman

    Campaign website · villacciforassembly.com

    “Work to repeal cashless bail and pro-criminal policies that put our communities at risk.”
  2. Opposes utility bill increases.

    Elect Irene Villacci | Assemblywoman

    Campaign website · villacciforassembly.com

    “Stand up to Hochul's soaring utility bills and protect Nassau families and seniors from higher costs.”
  3. Opposes Gov. Hochul's tax increases.

    Elect Irene Villacci | Assemblywoman

    Campaign website · villacciforassembly.com

    “Fight Governor Hochul's tax hikes and keep more money in the pockets of Nassau's working families.”
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Judy A. GriffinOfficial portrait — New York State Assembly

Judy A. Griffin

DemocraticIncumbent

Member of Assembly

The gist

  • Sponsored a law on mental health support for police officers.In office
  • Supports the governor's $3.7 billion clean water commitment.In office
  • Sponsored a ban on tobacco and vape possession under 21.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Judy
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  1. Sponsored a law on mental health support for police officers.

    Assemblywoman Griffin’s (D-Rockville Centre) Police Mental Health Bill Has Been Signed by Governor Hochul

    Public statement · New York State Assembly · Dec 19, 2025 · nyassembly.gov

    “yet too often they do not receive the essential mental health support they need by nature of their profession”
  2. Supports the governor's $3.7 billion clean water commitment.

    Assemblywoman Judy Griffin's Statement on Governor Hochul's Budget Proposal

    Public statement · New York State Assembly · Jan 29, 2026 · nyassembly.gov

    “including a $3.7 billion commitment to clean water, continued increases in school aid”
  3. Sponsored a ban on tobacco and vape possession under 21.

    Sponsored legislation: Assemblymember Judy Griffin

    Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov

    “Makes it unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products”

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