General Election
Michael W. Reilly Jr. 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 crime, schools, health care and climate
Republican Michael W. Reilly Jr., in the Assembly since 2019 and re-elected in 2024 with 98.8% of the vote, is the only candidate on the ballot. He advanced without a primary after the June 23, 2026 Republican and Conservative primaries were canceled.
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Crime, bail, policing and drug laws
The Legislature writes the state's criminal laws, including the rules judges follow on pretrial release and the deadlines for sharing evidence before trial. A law signed Feb. 11, 2026 changed how close licensed cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship; how far to change these rules and penalties is decided bill by bill.
Lists supporting law enforcement, bolstering public safety and combatting the opioid crisis among his priorities. Sponsors bills letting judges weigh dangerousness in release decisions, creating deceptive mask-wearing crimes and setting up a drug dealer registry. Voted against the police radio access bill and the 2026 dispensary-location law.
New York State Assembly — Michael Reilly biographySchool funding and school safety
State school aid is set each year in a budget bill, such as the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget signed into law April 20, 2024, and state law can set safety requirements for school buildings. At issue is how much the state spends on schools and what it requires of them.
Lists improving education and ensuring adequate funding for schools and community programs among his priorities. Sponsors a bill establishing a state school safety and security act, still in committee. As a member of the Assembly's minority party, voted against the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget bill, which passed 93-53 and became law.
New York State Assembly — Michael Reilly biographyHealth care, vaccines and medical aid in dying
The Medical Aid in Dying Act became state law on Feb. 6, 2026, and each year's health and mental hygiene budget bill sets state health spending. Whether to keep or change end-of-life rules, health spending and vaccination requirements is up to the Legislature and the governor.
Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act in 2025; it became law in February 2026. Sponsors a bill to bar mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for children, incapacitated persons, and students or staff of employment institutions or day care facilities. As a member of the Assembly's minority party, voted against the 2024-25 health and mental hygiene budget bill, which passed 99-47 and became law.
New York State Assembly — A136 (2025) actions and floor votesCycle-to-date · NYS Board of Elections — figures change as new reports are filed.
ReillyResearched & verified Oct 1, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.
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