General Election
Monique Chandler-Waterman is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat. You can also write in a candidate whose name isn't printed on the ballot.
Unopposed incumbent's record on gun violence, mental health and transit
Democrat Monique Chandler-Waterman, in the Assembly since a May 2022 special election and re-elected in 2024 with 99.8% of the vote, is the only candidate on the ballot. She advanced without a primary after the June 23, 2026 Democratic and Working Families primaries were canceled.
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Gun violence, policing and crime victims
Since a law signed Feb. 7, 2024, state law has defined a mass shooting for purposes of emergency response and access to emergency funding. Other gun-violence, policing and crime-victim measures are decided by the Legislature and the governor.
Sponsored the Assembly version of the 2024 law defining a mass shooting for emergency response and emergency funding, and sponsors bills to create a state gun violence prevention office and advisory council and to require police and peace officers to intervene against clearly excessive force.
New York State Assembly — Monique Chandler-Waterman sponsored legislationMental health services and crisis response
Since a law signed Sept. 26, 2025, documents used by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities must replace the term "emotionally disturbed person" with "person experiencing an emotional crisis". How the state responds to mental health crises, and how much it spends on services, is set by the Legislature and the state budget.
Sponsored the 2025 law replacing the term "emotionally disturbed person" with "person experiencing an emotional crisis" in state and local government documents. Her Assembly member page cites her advocacy for $8 million for Daniel's Law pilot start-up programs.
New York State Assembly — A4762 (2025) actions and floor votesChild care
Since a law signed June 5, 2026, child care provider licenses may be valid for up to six years. The Legislature sets the rules child care providers must meet and how much the state spends on child care.
Sponsored the 2026 law letting child care provider licenses be valid for up to six years.
New York State Assembly — A10539 (2025) actions and floor votesCycle-to-date · NYS Board of Elections — figures change as new reports are filed.
Chandler-WatermanResearched & verified Oct 1, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.
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