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William Colton
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
Leaning more power
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Colton co-sponsors a 2025-2026 bill that would make certain synthetic opioid dealing charges eligible for bail.
New York State Assembly
Assembly Bill A5110 (2025-2026 session)
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Congestion pricing
Leaning end
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
In June 2024 Colton praised the Governor for pausing congestion pricing, saying it would burden outer-borough residents and small businesses; no newer statement found.
“It is precisely those unintended consequences that most concern me so I am truly grateful to Governor Hochul for pausing congestion pricing”
New York State Assembly · 2024-06-07
Assemblyman Colton Praises Governor Hochul for Delaying Implementation of Congestion Pricing
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This is from 2024. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
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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