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Member of Assembly, 61st 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 Kings County, part of New York County and part of Richmond County.

Taxes & budget

Housing

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Casey Marie O’Connor-ManasiaRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Charles D. FallDemocratic

    • Sponsored exempting Staten Islanders from Verrazzano tolls.In office
    • Sponsored congestion pricing exemption for Lower Manhattan, Staten Island.In office

Health & human services

  • Casey Marie O’Connor-ManasiaRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Charles D. FallDemocratic

    • Sponsored colorectal cancer screening coverage starting at 35.In office
    • Sponsored banning vape products targeting people under 21.In office

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