Robert J. Speranza
About
Based in Northeast Queens
Robert J. Speranza is a Republican candidate for New York State Assembly District 26 in the 2026 general election. He has lived his entire life in Northeast Queens and is running to restore public safety and quality of life in the neighborhood.
Lifelong resident of Northeast Queens
Community involvement through local organizations
Previous candidate for State Assembly District 26 in 2024 (lost general election)
Where they stand
Education
Rob Speranza will fight for more teachers and less administration, restore funding for vocational schools, advocate for the Specialized High School Test and Gifted and Talented assessment, and fight for parents' rights to prevent controversial issues from being taught without consent.
Crime and Safety
Rob Speranza will vote to repeal bail reform laws, change the parole system so murderers do not go free, invest in police, take illegal guns off the streets, return the bail process, and allow judges greater discretion to make streets safe.
Their priorities
Issues Robert is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.
Cost of Living
Rob Speranza will monitor the state budget, aggressively fight to eliminate wasteful spending and fraud, and return money to New York residents. He opposes high taxes and wasteful spending that price residents out of their homes and force mom-and-pop shops out of business.
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