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Member of Assembly, 21st 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.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Irene V. VillacciRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports repealing cashless bail.
  • Judy A. GriffinDemocratic

    • Sponsored a law on mental health support for police officers.In office

Environment & parks

  • Irene V. VillacciRepublican, Conservative

    • Opposes utility bill increases.
  • Judy A. GriffinDemocratic

    • Supports the governor's $3.7 billion clean water commitment.In office

Health & human services

  • Irene V. VillacciRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Judy A. GriffinDemocratic

    • Sponsored a ban on tobacco and vape possession under 21.In office

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; 4 issues covered in this race.