General Election
NY Assembly · Assembly District 62
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.
Issues
5 issues · 1 candidate · every claim sourced
Crime, bail, policing and drug laws
Central to the raceThe 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.
Michael W. Reilly Jr.
In coverageLists 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.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsor of A4155 (2025-26 session), allowing judicial discretion based on dangerousness and extending the discovery compliance period; referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on Jan. 7, 2026. Sponsor of A3826, establishing the crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask; in the Codes Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026. Sponsor of A5738, the Drug Dealer Registration Act; referred to the Correction Committee on Feb. 20, 2025 and again on Jan. 7, 2026. Voted no on A3516, the Keep Police Radio Public Act, on June 5, 2025; the governor vetoed it on Dec. 19, 2025. Voted no on S9155, amending limits on how close retail cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship, on Feb. 11, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 2 the same day. Announced on Jan. 21, 2022 that he and Assembly member Michael Tannousis had introduced legislation to increase penalties and accountability for adolescent offenders in possession of a loaded gun; its later status was not found.
Sponsor of A4155, A3826 and A5738; voted no on A3516 and S9155; co-introduced 2022 legislation on youth gun penalties · 2022-01-21 to 2026-02-11 · A4155 and A3826 in the Codes Committee and A5738 in the Correction Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026; A3516 vetoed Dec. 19, 2025; S9155 signed into law as Chapter 2 on Feb. 11, 2026
School funding and school safety
Central to the raceState 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.
Michael W. Reilly Jr.
In coverageLists 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.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsor of A4663 (2025-26 session), establishing the New York State School Safety and Security Act; referred to the Assembly Education Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026. Voted no on S8306, the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget bill, in the Assembly floor vote on April 20, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024. Announced on May 14, 2019 that he had introduced a legislative package establishing a New York City School Safety Fund to safeguard fines collected through the city's speed camera program.
Sponsor of A4663; voted no on S8306; introduced the 2019 school safety fund package · 2019-05-14 to 2026-01-07 · A4663 in the Education Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026; S8306 signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024
Health care, vaccines and medical aid in dying
Also in playThe 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.
Michael W. Reilly Jr.
In coverageVoted 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.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted no on A136, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, on April 29, 2025; it was signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026. Voted no on S8307, the 2024-25 health and mental hygiene budget bill, on April 19, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024. Sponsor of A4207 (2025-26 session), prohibiting mandatory COVID-19 immunization; referred to the Assembly Health Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026.
Voted no on A136 and S8307; sponsor of A4207 · 2024-04-19 to 2026-02-06 · A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026; S8307 signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024; A4207 in the Health Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026
Climate, energy and gas service
Also in playLaws signed in December 2024 created a climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund and require electric vehicle charging in certain new construction, and an April 2026 law addressed gas service to new customers. At issue is whether to keep, expand or roll back these requirements.
Michael W. Reilly Jr.
In coverageVoted against the 2024 laws creating a climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund and requiring electric vehicle charging stations and EV-ready parking in new construction with off-street parking. Voted against a 2026 law on the provision of gas service to new customers.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Voted no on S2129, establishing the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and fund, on June 8, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024. Voted no on S1736, requiring new construction with dedicated off-street parking to provide electric vehicle charging stations and EV-ready parking spaces, on June 5, 2024, when it passed the Assembly 90-55; it was signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024. Voted no on S8812, on the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to gas service to new customers, on March 31, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026.
Voted no on S2129, S1736 and S8812 · 2024-06-05 to 2026-04-10 · S2129 signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024; S1736 signed into law as Chapter 643 on Dec. 21, 2024; S8812 signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026
Tolls and commuting costs
Also in playTolls are a cost for New York residents who drive to and from work; whether the state should ease that cost, for example through a state tax break for tolls paid while commuting, is up to the Legislature.
Michael W. Reilly Jr.
In coverageLists improving the transportation system among his priorities. Sponsors a toll payer advocacy and relief bill, still in committee, and in May 2026 announced a bill to give tax relief to New York residents who pay tolls commuting to and from work.
✓ Track record — what they've actually done
Sponsor of A9070 (2025-26 session), the Toll Payer Advocacy and Relief Act; referred to the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions as of Jan. 7, 2026. Announced on May 18, 2026 that he had introduced a bill to provide tax relief to New York residents who pay tolls while commuting to and from work.
Sponsor of A9070; introduced the 2026 toll tax relief bill · 2026-01-07 to 2026-05-18 · A9070 in the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee as of Jan. 7, 2026; introduction of the toll tax relief bill announced May 18, 2026, later status not found