State
Member of Assembly, 9th 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 Nassau County and part of Suffolk County.
Education
Christopher J. WalisDemocratic
- Opposes school board restrictions targeting transgender students.
Michael A. DursoRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored Connor's Law requiring cardiac screening for school athletes.In office
Housing
Christopher J. WalisDemocratic
- Supports creating more affordable housing on Long Island.
Michael A. DursoRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Christopher J. WalisDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michael A. DursoRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored a bill for LIRR fare refunds on canceled trains.In office
- Supports speeding up repair of the Fire Island Inlet Bridge.In office
Environment & parks
Christopher J. WalisDemocratic
- Proposes legislation against groundwater contamination like the Grumman plume.
Michael A. DursoRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Christopher J. WalisDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michael A. DursoRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored a bill requiring photo ID to vote.In office
Courts & justice
Christopher J. WalisDemocratic
- Supports ending local contracts with ICE, such as Islip's.
Michael A. DursoRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
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.