Robert is a retired New York City police officer. He served at the New York City Police Department for 20 years. He began his professional career as a probation officer with the New York City Department of Probation. He previously served as a member of the New Jersey State Board of Education from 2006 to 2008 and represented the 35th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2008 to 2010.

Robert Speranza - Ballotpedia

Robert J. Speranza is a retired New York City police officer who served at the New York City Police Department for 20 years.

2026 New York General Election

Believes New York has excessive taxes with inadequate services, leading to financial strain on individuals and the closure of small family-owned businesses.

Plans to monitor the state budget and fight to eliminate "wasteful spending and fraud."

- Believes New York has excessive taxes with inadequate services, leading to financial strain on individuals and the closure of small family-owned businesses.
- Plans to monitor the state budget and fight to eliminate "wasteful spending and fraud."

Economy

As of July 28, 2026, Robert J. Speranza’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Plans to repeal bail reform laws and change the parole system.

Wants to repeal bail reform laws and change the parole system.

- Wants to repeal bail reform laws and change the parole system.

Public Safety

Supports restoring funding for vocational schools and advocates for the Specialized High School Test and the Gifted and Talented assessment.

Believes parents should have the authority to prevent "controversial issues" from being taught to their children.

- Supports restoring funding for vocational schools and advocates for the Specialized High School Test and the Gifted and Talented assessment.
- Believes parents should have the authority to prevent "controversial issues" from being taught to their children.

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Ethics & Conduct

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