State
Member of Assembly, 26th 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 Queens County.
Taxes & budget
Robert J. SperanzaRepublican
No documented position found.
Edward C. BraunsteinDemocratic
- Sponsored a commission on New York City property tax reform.In office
Public safety
Robert J. SperanzaRepublican
- Supports repealing cashless bail.
Edward C. BraunsteinDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Robert J. SperanzaRepublican
- Supports keeping exam-based specialized high schools and trade schools.
Edward C. BraunsteinDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Robert J. SperanzaRepublican
- Opposes siting shelters for high-risk people near schools.
Edward C. BraunsteinDemocratic
- Opposed New York City's 'City of Yes' housing zoning plan.In office
- Supported renewing and expanding the J-51 co-op tax program.In office
Economy & jobs
Robert J. SperanzaRepublican
No documented position found.
Edward C. BraunsteinDemocratic
- Sponsored an excise tax on commercial consumer-data collection.In office
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