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Incumbent
Michael R. Benedetto
35-year teaching career at elementary and secondary level
Focus: Health, Nutrition, and Financial Literacy Education
Co-op City Democratic Club
Primary Election
PRIMARY WAS JUN 23
NY Assembly · New York - 82
PrimaryDemocratic Party
Open seat in NY-82 draws three candidates vying for change
The 2026 primary for New York Assembly District 82 is an open seat contest with no incumbent on the ballot. Three candidates—Jake Kuhl, Felix Omozusi, and Michael R. Benedetto—are competing. Jake Kuhl has staked out positions on affordability, climate legislation regarding the Co-Op City power plant, health and financial literacy education, housing, and public safety. No fundraising or polling data is available yet.
Candidates
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Jake Kuhl
Lifelong resident of the 82nd Assembly District
Housing and Home Ownership — Kuhl supports prioritizing home ownership in new developments, especially through cooperative housing. He proposes creating a New York State Bank offering reduced interest rates (around 3%) for first-time homebuyers, and legislation to prevent large investment firms from buying up single-family homes.
No major endorsements yet
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Felix Omozusi
Constituent Liaison in the New York State Senate
Focus: Housing and Home Ownership
No major endorsements yet
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