This ballot may not list all local party officials on your official ballot. These individuals serve only within their political party and do not hold public office.

New York

2026 New York General Election

2026 New York Primary Election

Richard Vargus

- Your assembly member is involved in the legislative process at the state level as part of the New York State Assembly, which consists of 150 members and serves as the lower house of the New York State Legislature.  
- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your assembly member can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  

Your representative and state lawmaker in the New York State Assembly.

Taxes

Environment

Economy

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Member of Assembly

Buket Urgen