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Member of Assembly, 83rd 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 Bronx County.

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  • James Washington-WardConservative

    No documented position found.

  • Carl E. HeastieDemocratic

    • Sponsored updates to the independent redistricting commission.In office
    • Sponsored a bill on filling elective office vacancies.In office

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