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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateNew York
Races Listed33
Profiles80
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Joseph Saladino · Republican▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 8
County
Kelly A Perry · Democratic▾
Kelly Perry-Hyland, Ph.D. is a scientist, working mom, and military spouse. She aims to bring heart, hustle, and hands-on experience to the legislature, focusing on practical, fact-based solutions for Suffolk County.
Anthony Piccirillo is a lifelong resident of the 8th Legislative District, raised in Holbrook. He has a blue-collar background, working in the service industry for 20 years, and currently serves as a Legislative Aide.
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Local Office
Local
Amber D Wilson · Republican▾
Amber D. Wilson, 38, is the current Shelter Island Town Clerk, seeking her second term on the Republican and Conservative lines. She was appointed clerk in December 2022 after two years working in the office and volunteers with the town’s EMS unit and the Shelter Island School’s PTSA.
Priorities: Continue to update and digitize town records. · Seek grants to help with preserving documents and making records more accessible. · Work on community outreach to find the best ways to share information with residents.
Glenn W Waddington · Democrat▾
Glenn W. Waddington is a former candidate for Town Supervisor in Shelter Island (2011) and previously worked on the South Ferry. After retiring around 2014, he gained recognition for hiking the entire shoreline of Shelter Island.
James M Wooten · Republican▾
James Wooten is a former Riverhead Town Councilman who previously served as an assistant in the Supervisor's office and is now running for Riverhead Town Clerk.
Andrew P Raia · Republican▾
Andrew P. Raia is the current Huntington Town Clerk, first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. Prior to this, he served nine terms as a New York State Assemblyman from 2003-2019, representing the 12th Assembly District. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from SUNY New Paltz.
Priorities: Maintain the Huntington Town Clerk's Office reputation for professional, courteous, and expeditious service. · Secure vital town records with tough security measures and expand online services for residents. · Voluntarily reduce the department's budget to lower the financial burden on taxpayers.
Robert F. Reylek is a General Contractor and CEO/President of ROBERT REYLEK, INC., a home building and alterations company established in 1979 in Shelter Island Heights, NY. He is also a current committee member of the Shelter Island Democratic Committee.
Priorities: Affordability · Community stability · Representation for everyone
William G Holst · Democrat▾
William G. Holst is an attorney, a U.S. Army veteran, and a long-time public servant in Suffolk County, New York, with experience as a Suffolk County Clerk, Legislator, and Assistant Town and County Attorney. He graduated from New York University and St. John's University School of Law, and aims to make town government more open, effective, and responsive to residents' needs.
Priorities: Make town government more open and effective for Smithtown residents and serve as an independent voice against backroom decision-making. · Improve services to residents, including extending the Town Clerk's office hours during the summer. · Stop irresponsible zone changes that jeopardize water resources and preserve environmentally sensitive lands.
Linda J Davis Valdez · Democrat▾
Linda J. Davis Valdez is a first-time candidate for Huntington Town Clerk, with 18 years of experience in the criminal justice system. She currently serves as a court services coordinator/youth engagement coordinator for the NYC Criminal Justice Agency.
Priorities: Increasing awareness of Huntington’s rich and varied history · Preserving and showcasing esteemed historical archives · Helping to establish a safe and accessible town hub
Arnott Gordon Gooding Jr. is an 80-year-old retired Democrat from Shelter Island Heights. An Islander for 40 years, he served as chairman of the town’s Community Preservation Fund advisory committee for eight years, championing land preservation and environmental protection.
Priorities: Ensure accountability and transparency in government, including keeping meetings open and promoting a business-like approach to Town Hall. · Control town expenses to keep taxes as low as possible for residents. · Preserve land and protect the environment, balancing these needs with affordable housing and sensible economic development.
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Suffolk County Legislature District 5
County
Laura M Endres · Republican▾
Laura Endres is a conservative and Republican candidate for Suffolk County Legislator in District 5, who is a military mother, law enforcement spouse, lawyer, and community advocate.
Steven C Englebright · Democratic▾
Steven Englebright is a geologist and biologist who has worked for over thirty years to improve the quality of life on Long Island, focusing on environmental protection, public health, and fiscal responsibility.
County Council (Felixstowe Maritime)
City
Rosie Smithson · Labour▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 2
County
Raheem Soto · Republican▾
Raheem Soto is a publisher at The Messenger Papers and co-founder of TUC Media LLC. He is a father of six and grandfather to three, with experience in business, media, and community service.
Ann E Welker · Democratic▾
Ann Welker is an experienced leader, having served as a Southampton Town Trustee for six years, and works as an exercise physiologist. She is running for Suffolk County Legislature District 2, focusing on environmental protection and good government.
Suffolk County Legislature District 1
County
Gregory P Doroski · Democratic▾
Greg Doroski has served on the Southold Town Board since 2021 and is also a Beer Brewer. He is running for Suffolk County Legislature, 1st District.
Catherine L. Stark, 60, of Riverhead, has worked in Suffolk County government since 1996, most recently as chief of staff for Legis. Al Krupski. She received a bachelor’s in operational management from St. Joseph’s College.
County Council (Felixstowe Clifflands)
City
Skye Vincent · Labour▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 17
County
Kevin P Judge · Republican▾
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Thomas P Donnelly · Democratic▾
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly was first elected in 2017 and is currently in his second term. A life-long resident of Deer Park, he is a decorated 30-year veteran of the City of New York, serving in both the NYPD and FDNY.
Suffolk County Legislature District 6
County
Chad H Lennon · Republican▾
Chad Lennon is a fifteen-year Marine veteran, including four years of active duty and a deployment to Afghanistan where he received a Purple Heart. He is currently a Major in the reserves, a practicing lawyer focusing on criminal, military, and Veterans law, and has served as a Congressional aide and special assistant for Veterans Affairs.
Kevin B O'Shaughnessy · Democratic▾
Kevin B. O'Shaughnessy is running for Suffolk County Legislator, 6th District. He is not actively campaigning.
Suffolk County Legislature District 9
County
Samuel J Gonzalez · Democratic▾
Democratic incumbent Samuel J. Gonzalez was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature, 9th Legislative District in 2019, and has spent his career as a labor advocate fighting for workers across New York State.
Guy G Leggio · Republican▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 3
County
James F Mazzarella · Republican▾
James F. Mazzarella is a lifelong resident of the tri-hamlet area, a graduate of William Floyd High School and SUNY Maritime College. He serves as Secretary/Treasurer of Local 342, Long Island Public Service Employees, dedicated to improving public employee working conditions.
Beverly A Theodore · Democratic▾
Beverly A. Theodore is not actively campaigning.
County Council (Walton & The Trimleys)
City
David Rowe · Labour▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 15
County
Jason A Richberg · Democratic▾
Jason Richberg has served as a Suffolk County Legislator for nearly 15 years, focusing on accomplishments such as awarding opioid settlement funds, passing legislation for police body cameras, and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Jarod B Morris · Republican▾
Jarod B. Morris, 27, of Wyandanch, is a registered Republican, a trustee and former president of the Wyandanch school board, and a neighborhood aide in the Suffolk County Executive's office.
Suffolk County Legislature District 16
County
Chad A Lupinacci · Republican▾
Chad A. Lupinacci is a Republican politician who previously served as the town supervisor of Huntington, New York, and as a member of the New York Assembly. He has been nominated by the Suffolk County Republican Committee to run for Suffolk County Legislator.
Rebecca L Sanin · Democratic▾
Rebecca Sanin is an energized executive and dedicated public servant who previously served in County Executive Steve Bellone’s administration. She is currently the President and CEO of a nonprofit business helping thousands of Long Islanders.
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Leslie A Kennedy · Republican▾
Leslie Kennedy is the incumbent Suffolk County Legislator for the 12th Legislative District. She is a retired registered nurse with 30 years of experience, a mother of four, and her husband is Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr.
Suffolk County Legislature District 18
County
Craig G Herskowitz · Democratic▾
Born and raised on Long Island, Craig Herskowitz is an attorney with a career dedicated to public service, including roles in the FBI, U.S. Department of Justice, Assistant Counsel to the Governor, and as an immigration attorney.
Stephanie L Bontempi · Republican▾
Stephanie Bontempi is the Republican incumbent for Suffolk County Legislature District 18, first elected in November 2021. A former elementary school teacher and immigrant from Sweden, she serves full-time and has chaired committees like Education, Labor, and Health.
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Suffolk County Legislature District 4
County
Nicholas J Caracappa · Republican▾
Nicholas J Caracappa is the re-elected Legislator for Suffolk County's 4th Legislative District, serving his first full term. He is committed to improving the quality of life for residents by restoring services, repairing infrastructure, and enhancing community safety.
Nancy Silverio · Democratic▾
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County Council (Rushmere St Andrew)
City
Paul Richards · Labour▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 14
County
Shawn S Cullinane · Republican▾
Shawn Cullinane was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 11 of the New York State Assembly.
Richard J Renna · Republican▾
Richard J. Renna (RJ) was born and raised in Lindenhurst, where he served as Deputy Mayor and Trustee. A graduate of Farmingdale State College with a business degree, he is active in numerous community organizations and was inducted into the Lindenhurst Senior High School Hall of Great Graduates.
Matthew T Mc Donough · Democratic▾
Matt McDonough is a successful and well-respected attorney and founding member of McDonough PLLC, known for his deep expertise in Municipal Law. He is regarded as a go-to Long Island lawyer, committed to providing sophisticated counsel and making a positive impact in the community.
County Council (Saxmundham & District)
City
Philip O'Hear · Labour▾
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County Council
City
Jonathon Mason-Gordon · Labour▾
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Des Waters · Labour▾
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Oyster Bay Town supervisor - District 2
Local
James Hoyle · Democratic▾
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County Council (Halesworth)
City
Ian Luff · Labour▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 11
County
Steven J Flotteron · Republican▾
Steven J. Flotteron is the proud representative of the 11th Legislative District in Suffolk County, known for his dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to the community.
Lucas E Deitch · Democratic▾
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County Council (Blyth Estuary)
City
Michael Rowan-Robinson · Labour▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 13
County
Frank Black · Republican▾
Frank Black, 65, of Smithtown, has worked for the Town of Huntington for 31 years as a building trades supervisor. He is also a martial arts instructor and owner-operator of Frank Black's School of Isshinryu Karate.
Shala Pascucci · Democratic▾
Shala Pascucci is a School Board Trustee, mom, and former teacher running to bring common-sense leadership to Suffolk County with a focus on clean water, smart development, and affordability.
Salvatore Formica · Republican▾
Suffolk County Legislator Sal Formica is a longtime resident of Commack who has dedicated himself to public service and community leadership. He brings decades of experience in law enforcement, emergency services, financial management, and small business management to his work in the Suffolk County Legislature.
County Council (Aldeburgh & Leiston) - District 1
City
Eva Turner · Labour▾
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Suffolk County Legislature District 10
County
Leigh-Ann M Barde · Democratic▾
Leigh-Ann Barde is a working-class mom, lifelong community volunteer, and proven advocate running for Suffolk County Legislature District 10 to deliver real results for families.
Trish Bergin · Republican▾
Trish Bergin is an established media personality and award-winning investigative journalist who served as a councilwoman in Islip for over 12 years, and is now running for the 10th District Seat on the Suffolk County Board of Legislators.
Suffolk County Legislature District 7
County
Jawaan M Sween · Democratic▾
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Dominick S Thorne · Republican▾
Dominick Thorne, a lifelong Long Island resident, has called Patchogue Village home since the 1980s. With nearly 30 years dedicated to local fire and EMS services, he has consistently prioritized the well-being of his community.
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