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Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
Democratic · Affordable & Safe · Incumbent
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
Leaning more power
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
She supports a 2026 bill letting judges set bail in aggravated animal cruelty cases, and in 2023 pushed bail eligibility for fentanyl dealers. She has not addressed judges' pretrial power more broadly.
“By allowing judges to set bail in these cases, we are giving courts the tools they need to intervene and assess the threat.”
Sullivan County Democrat (via NYSenate.gov) · 2026-03-31
State lawmakers push to make animal cruelty cases bail-eligible
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Congestion pricing
End
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
She is the prime sponsor of a 2025 bill to repeal congestion pricing and has said she will keep fighting the program.
“I will continue to fight against any policy that prioritizes convenience in one part of the city at the cost of my constituents’ health, safety and quality of life.”
New York State Assembly bill search
S2622: Repeals congestion pricing
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amNY (via NYSenate.gov) · 2025-06-18
Real road relief: Latest congestion pricing research shows fewer traffic jams and delays across NYC metro area
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Immigration
Not on record
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Not on record
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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