State Senator, 8th District · New York 2026 General Election

Joshua James Taveras

Democratic

Store manager

The gist

Supports lowering everyday costs for working families.
Supports investing in public transit, education and health care.

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Supports lowering everyday costs for working families.
Josh Taveras (Candidate Connection survey)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
“My campaign is focused on practical solutions that lower everyday expenses and help working people stay rooted in the communities they love.”
Supports investing in public transit, education and health care.
Josh Taveras (Candidate Connection survey)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
“investing in public transit, education, and healthcare while being honest about costs and outcomes”

Jarett C. Gandolfo

Republican, Conservative

Assemblyman

The gist

Supports repealing the 2019 bail reform laws.In office
Supports speeding up repairs to the Robert Moses Causeway bridge.In office
Co-sponsored a bill closing a legal loophole used by squatters.In office
Opposes state overrides of local zoning for dense housing.In office
Supports a fair contract for National Grid's IBEW workers.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports repealing the 2019 bail reform laws.
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo – Biography
Government record · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“he’ll also work to repeal recently-enacted bail reform laws”
Supports speeding up repairs to the Robert Moses Causeway bridge.
Disturbing Viral Video Leads Assemblymen Gandolfo and Durso to Demand Swift Action by NYSDOT on Fire Island Inlet Bridge
Public statement · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“to accelerate the timeline for the rehabilitation of the Robert Moses Causeway Bridge over the Fire Island Inlet to begin this year”
Co-sponsored a bill closing a legal loophole used by squatters.
Gandolfo Calls for Further Protection for Homeowners Against Squatters
Public statement · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“We cannot stand by and allow people to use loopholes in the law to essentially take another’s legal property.”
Opposes state overrides of local zoning for dense housing.
Gandolfo: Hochul’s Housing Plan “Disastrous for Long Island”
Public statement · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“Hochul’s housing plan would allow the state to overrule local zoning laws to force high-density housing developments into our communities.”
Supports a fair contract for National Grid's IBEW workers.
Assemblymembers Gandolfo, Durso & Ra Back IBEW Local 1049 Workers Amid Contract Talks
Public statement · New York State Assembly · nyassembly.gov
“They deserve a fair contract that recognizes their diligence by providing financial security and keeping pace with the rising cost of living.”