County
Nassau County Legislator
District 7
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The 19-member county legislature passes county laws, adopts the county budget and confirms the county executive's appointments.
Taxes & budget
Douglas J. SeganDemocratic
- Supports fair property-tax assessments and cutting wasteful spending
Howard J. KopelRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Public safety
Douglas J. SeganDemocratic
No documented position found.
Howard J. KopelRepublican, Conservative
- Supports law enforcement
Housing
Douglas J. SeganDemocratic
- Opposes overdevelopment in the Five Towns
Howard J. KopelRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Douglas J. SeganDemocratic
- Proposes a needs-based capital projects list for District 7
Howard J. KopelRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Douglas J. SeganDemocratic
No documented position found.
Howard J. KopelRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes antisemitism and supports Israel
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; 5 issues covered in this race.