Assembly · District 82 →
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Michael R. Benedetto
Democratic · 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
Not on record
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Immigration
Stay out
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
Benedetto is a cosponsor of the New York for All Act (A03506) in the 2025-2026 session. The bill bars local and state police and agencies from asking about immigration status and limits their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
New York State Assembly
A03506: New York for All Act (2025-2026 session)
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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
Leaning keep cap
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
Benedetto is the prime sponsor of a 2025-2026 bill (A06884) that adds requirements for approving charter school applications and new restrictions on charter schools. He also sponsors a bill (A06112) giving the Board of Regents final approval over all new and renewed charters.
New York State Assembly
A06884: additional requirements for charter school approval (2025-2026 session)
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New York State Assembly
A06112: Board of Regents final approval of charter schools
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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