Danniel earned a bachelor's degree from American University and a master's degree from Chaminade University.

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Danniel S. Maio previously ran for U.S. Congress, New York State Senate, New York State Assembly, New York City Council, New York City Public Advocate, and Queens Borough President, but he did not win any election.

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Believes the government unfairly targets those who pay taxes and follow the law while giving a "free pass" to those who "cheat and steal."

Opposes congestion pricing and supports investment in public transit.

- Believes the government unfairly targets those who pay taxes and follow the law while giving a "free pass" to those who "cheat and steal."
- Opposes congestion pricing and supports investment in public transit.

Economy

As of June 7, 2025, Danniel S. Maio’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Believes in maintaining ballot integrity, noting that in the 2024 election cycle, six Republican candidates and one unopposed Democrat were removed from the ballot.

Opposes signature requirement for candidates to get on the ballot, noting that in the 2024 election cycle, six Republican candidates and one unopposed Democrat were removed from the ballot.

Said, "Campaigning needs money, but I prefer to earn respect and votes."

Said that while campaigning needs money, he "prefer[s] to earn respect and votes."

Has "faith in the voters, but not in the system."

Believes that "voters lose" when incumbents are confident of reelection.

- Opposes signature requirement for candidates to get on the ballot, noting that in the 2024 election cycle, six Republican candidates and one unopposed Democrat were removed from the ballot.
- Said that while campaigning needs money, he "prefer[s] to earn respect and votes."
- Has "faith in the voters, but not in the system."
- Believes that "voters lose" when incumbents are confident of reelection.

Voting & Elections

Believes that politicians are hurting police morale.

- Believes that politicians are hurting police morale.

Public Safety

Education

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NY State Senate, Joseph P Addabbo Jr

Joseph earned a bachelor's degree from St. John's University and a law degree from Touro Law School. He lives in Queens with his wife, Dawn, and their 2 children.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is a state senator in State Senate District 15. He was first elected in 2008 and is currently serving his 8th term. He previously served on the New York City Council.

Believes small businesses are essential to communities and supports providing them with funding relief.

Supports raising the minimum wage and expanding child tax credits.

Supports protections for tenants and small landlords.

Supports job fairs for veterans to find employment after service.

- Believes small businesses are essential to communities and supports providing them with funding relief.
- Supports raising the minimum wage and expanding child tax credits.
- Supports protections for tenants and small landlords.
- Supports job fairs for veterans to find employment after service.

Says he has "devoted himself" to environmental protection.

- Says he has "devoted himself" to environmental protection.

Supports abortion access and voted for the Equal Rights Amendment in New York, which codified Roe v. Wade into state law.

- Supports abortion access and voted for the Equal Rights Amendment in New York, which codified Roe v. Wade into state law.

As of June 7, 2025, Joseph P. Addabbo Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports comprehensive gun control measures, including universal background checks, banning assault weapons, and regulating high-capacity magazines.

- Supports comprehensive gun control measures, including universal background checks, banning assault weapons, and regulating high-capacity magazines.

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