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Incumbent

Michael Durso

Republican / Other / Conservative Party · Candidate for New York State Assembly · District 9 — NY

Election Day: Tue, November 3, 2026Campaign website
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About Michael

Michael Durso is a candidate for New York State Assembly (District 9) in NY . 2026 General Election. Listed as incumbent in source data. Public profile on Ballotpedia.

Office

New York State Assembly

District

District 9 — NY

Party

Republican / Other / Conservative Party

State

NY

Status

Incumbent

Election

Tue, November 3, 2026

Running for New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly · District 9 — NY

A member of the New York State Assembly represents a single Assembly District in Albany. Assembly members write and vote on state laws, help shape the state budget, and assist constituents with state agencies.

  • One of 150 seats in the New York State Assembly (the lower house of the Legislature).
  • Works with the State Senate and Governor to pass bills and the state budget.
  • Often the closest full-time state legislator for neighborhood casework.

What this office can do

  • Introduce and vote on New York State legislation.
  • Help shape the state budget that funds schools, healthcare, transit, and local aid.
  • Hold hearings and oversee state agencies and programs.
  • Advocate for district priorities in Albany and help constituents navigate state services.

What this office cannot do alone

  • Set federal immigration, defense, or Social Security policy alone.
  • Unilaterally set city zoning rules or hire local police chiefs.
  • Overturn court decisions by themselves.
  • Guarantee individual benefits outside existing law and program rules.

Term: 2 years · Level: State · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.

Why I'm Running

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Personal Background

Civic experience and community roles

  • Incumbent
  • Republican / Other / Conservative Party
  • State Assembly
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Policy

Positions from approved or publicly sourced campaign materials

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Opponents

Other candidates in this race

Christopher Walis

Democratic

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