Colleen Connaughton
Colleen Connaughton Connaughton is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on June 23, 2026, was canceled.
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“My greatest education, though, came from spending nearly twenty years as an international journalist and foreign correspondent. I lived throughout Europe and Asia.”
(Campaign website (colleenconnaughton.com)) “Those experiences taught me something important: America is still the greatest country in the world. There is no place with our spirit, our freedom, our innovation, or our belief that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.”
(Campaign website (colleenconnaughton.com)) “I am equally passionate about education. I believe we need to get back to basics — more reading, more books, more handwriting, more mental math, more critical thinking, and less dependence on screens and AI in our children's early years.”
(Campaign website (colleenconnaughton.com))Edward Ra
Ed Ra was first elected to the New York State Assembly on November 2, 2010. His district includes parts of the towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead in Nassau County. In February of 2026, he was elected unanimously by his colleagues as the Leader of the Assembly Minority Conference.
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“For more than a decade, you — the hardworking taxpayers, families, and small business owners—have trusted me to fight for you in the state Assembly. I value that responsibility, which is why I stand up for everyday New Yorkers and against Albany’s reckless spending, high taxes, and regulations that drive families and jobs out of our state.”
(Campaign website (edra4ny.com)) “Under Albany’s one-party rule, household budgets are being crushed by increasing costs, localities are hurt by Albany’s overreaching mandates, and local businesses operate in a hostile climate that chases away opportunity. As Assembly Republican Leader, I will keep working to:”
(Campaign website (edra4ny.com)) “I will never stop putting our communities first and standing up for working families, seniors, and small businesses. Thank you for your continued trust and support.”
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