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Member of Assembly, 86th District

Vote for
1
Term
2 years
Candidates
3
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.

Taxes & budget

  • Maria DiazRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Shery A. OlivoConservative

    No documented position found.

  • Yudelka TapiaDemocratic

    • Sponsored an enhanced Empire State child credit for infants.In office

Public safety

  • Maria DiazRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Shery A. OlivoConservative

    • Supports law enforcement plus youth and violence prevention programs.
  • Yudelka TapiaDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Maria DiazRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Shery A. OlivoConservative

    • Supports literacy programs, vocational education and parental involvement.
  • Yudelka TapiaDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Maria DiazRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Shery A. OlivoConservative

    No documented position found.

  • Yudelka TapiaDemocratic

    • Sponsored requiring timely return of security deposits.In office
    • Sponsored re-inspection of dwellings with mold violations.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Maria DiazRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Shery A. OlivoConservative

    • Supports workforce development and language access.
  • Yudelka TapiaDemocratic

    • Sponsored an e-bike exchange program for delivery workers.In office

Environment & parks

Health & human services

Government & transparency

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