State
Member of Assembly, 45th 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 Kings County.
Public safety
Joey Cohen-SabanDemocratic, FGT AntiSemitism
- Supports more security funding for houses of worship.
- Supports more police foot patrols and community policing.
Michael NovakhovRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored a bill banning public cannabis use without local approval.In office
Education
Joey Cohen-SabanDemocratic, FGT AntiSemitism
- Supports more state funding for yeshivas and nonpublic schools.
Michael NovakhovRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Housing
Joey Cohen-SabanDemocratic, FGT AntiSemitism
- Opposes migrant shelter placements without community input.
Michael NovakhovRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Joey Cohen-SabanDemocratic, FGT AntiSemitism
No documented position found.
Michael NovakhovRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes the proposed Coney Island casino.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Joey Cohen-SabanDemocratic, FGT AntiSemitism
No documented position found.
Michael NovakhovRepublican, Conservative
- Supports a full forensic audit of the MTA.In office
Government & transparency
Joey Cohen-SabanDemocratic, FGT AntiSemitism
No documented position found.
Michael NovakhovRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored a bill barring state funding for Hamas-linked violence.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; 6 issues covered in this race.