About this candidate: Ran for Senate in 2012, when she lost to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. She is also a big Trump supporter, saying that "I agree with him on almost every issue."

Previously: Press Secretary for two former United States Senators--William L. Armstrong from Colorado and Gordon J. Humphrey from New Hampshire

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Supports ending drug prohibition and making legal immigration more efficient to prevent illegal immigration.Ran for New York City Public Advocate in 2013 and received 1% of the vote.

Currently: CEO and founder of a social media and marketing consulting company

Previously: Financial services trainer

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About this candidate: Likely to become the next U.S. Senate majority leader if Democrats win control of the Senate. He has a reputation for working on employment and boosting tourism to the state.

Currently: Senior U.S. Senator for New York

Previously: Congress member, NY's 9th Congressional District 1980-1998

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Wants to prioritize "Planet, People and Peace." Supports Green Party opinion to immediately end aid to Saudi Arabia.

Currently: Pursuing MA in Applied Theatre from CUNY School of Professional Studies; Singer; Actress

Previously: Filmmaker

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About this candidate: Gregory is the first ever African American to be Presiding Officer in the Suffolk County Legislature.

Currently: Presiding Officer in the Suffolk County Legislature

Previously: Officer in the United States Army

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: King is the former Chair of the Homeland Security Committee.

Currently: Congress member, District 2

Previously: Nassau County Comptroller

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

Currently: President of TRUE Health & Wholeness

Previously: U.S. Marine Corps

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform, Tax Revolt

About this candidate: Serves on the House Homeland Security and Veterans' Affairs committees

Currently: Congress member, 4th District

Previously: Nassau County District Attorney

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Also listed under the following parties: Women's Equality

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About this candidate: Serves on the House Financial Services and Foreign Affairs committees. Born in East Harlem.

Currently: Congress member, 5th District

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Women's Equality

Currently: Regulatory attorney

Previously: Honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Running for this seat unaffiliated with a political party.

Currently: Queens small business owner

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Blue Lives Matter

About this candidate: First Asian-American member of Congress from New York State. Member of the House Foreign Affairs and Small Business committees. Born in Bayside.

Currently: Congress member, 6th District

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Women's Equality

About this candidate: Won 2% of the vote when he ran on the Conservative Party line in 2014 against Rep. Velazquez. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Trade service consultant

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Has recently pushed to restore the Voting Rights Act and advocating for public housing residents. WNYC found that the 120,000 voters improperly purged ahead of the April presidential primary were disproportionately in her district and had Hispanic last names. First Puerto Rican woman elected to U.S. House of Representatives and first Hispanic woman to serve as ranking member of a full House committee (Small Business Committee).

Currently: Congress member, 7th District (since 1992)

Previously: Director of the Department of Puerto Rican Community Affairs in the United States; New York City Council member

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Also listed under the following parties: Women's Equality

About this candidate: Cavanagh ran against Congress member Yvette Clarke in the 9th District in 2014 and 2012, but got around 10% of the vote each time.

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About this candidate: Serves on House Judiciary Committee and House Education and Workforce Committee. Lead on Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act. Born in Crown Heights.

Currently: Congress member, 8th District

Previously: Assembly member (2007-2012)

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

Currently: President, Imprintedwear.com

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About this candidate: Serves on Energy and Commerce Committee, born in Flatbush.

Currently: Congress member, 9th District

Previously: City Council member, 40th District

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Serves on the House Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure committees.

Currently: Congress member, 10th District

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Rosenthal co-founded Fastcase, a legal research and analytics company.

Currently: Member of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, the Bronx Black Bar Association and the Association of Women Judges. Member of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. Not rated by the independent screening panel for judicial candidates.

Previously: Board Member for The Dwelling Place, a nonprofit which helps homeless families.

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Stop the Iran Deal

About this candidate: Has run for political offices multiple times, most recently in 2014 for the House. He views himself as the "candidate for peace, single-payer health care, the environment, education, jobs, and the economy."

Previously: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

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About this candidate: As Staten Island District Attorney, he is known for not indicting the NYPD Officer who put Eric Garner into a chokehold.

Currently: Congress member, 11th District

Previously: Richmond County District Attorney

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Reichard has authored many letters to the editor over the years, and he is also a former President of the Staten Island Democrats.

Currently: Retired

Previously: Human Resources Director at New York City Department of Finance

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About this candidate: Ardini has recently run a small business.

Previously: Marketing executive

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About this candidate: Serves on the House Financial Services and Oversight, and Government Reform committees.

Currently: Congress member, 12th District

Previously: Congress member, 14th District

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Challenged Congressman Charles Rangel in 2012 and 2014, losing by narrow margins both times. Proposes a "gentrification mitigation zone" that would limit development in certain parts of the district.

Currently: State Senator

Previously: Assembly member, 72nd District (1997-2010)

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About this candidate: On education, Evans wants to expand both job training and charter schools.

Previously: Law firm partner

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence

About this candidate: Fenstermaker's time in the Air Force Academy made him interested in public service.

Currently: Criminal defense and tax litigation attorney

Previously: United States Air Force

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About this candidate: Served as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus. He is also a big supporter of the Affordable Care Act.

Currently: Congress member, District 14

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Sportorno had an opportunity to move some of his jobs back to Mexico, but he rejected the offer.

Currently: Co-founder of bringourjobshome.com.

Previously: Elevator design

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Has twice before been a candidate for New York State Assembly.

About this candidate: The only New York City Congress member on the House Appropriation Committee. Created the "Voting Right Language Assistance Act," which mandated voter materials be provided in different languages. Secured funding to restore the Bronx River.

Currently: Congress member, 15th district

Previously: Assembly Member (1975-1990)

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Lawrence supports gun control and opposes current drug laws.

Currently: Banking executive

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About this candidate: Maloney is a successful small business owner and an advisor to two different Governors of New York.

Currently: Congress member, 18th District

Previously: Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Promotes a strong national defense, economy, secure borders and limited government.

Currently: Senior Advisor to the Westchester County Executive

Previously: President of Gipper Communications LLC

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: The National Journal labeled Tonko as one of the most liberal members of the House in 2011.

Currently: Congress member, DIstrict 20

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Has an A+ rating from the NRA and is supports ending Common Core.

Currently: Currently works in an emergency room.

Previously: United States Air Force

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Plumb's family has been in Western New York for several generations.

Currently: Commanding officer for the Maritime Operations Center reserve detachment in Newport, Rhode Island

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

Currently: Congress member, District 23

Previously: Mayor of Corning; practicing attorney

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Lost to Congress member Louise Slaughter by 0.5% in 2014.

Currently: Gates Town Supervisor

Previously: Financial analyst

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Slaughter is a former chair of the House Rules Committee. On that committee, she was heavily involved in writing the Affordable Care Act.

Currently: Congress member, 25th District

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Focuses on I-190 tolls and Bethlehem Steel.

Currently: Congress member, 26th District

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

Currently: Congress member, 27th District

Previously: Erie County Executive (2007-2011)

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Touts her business experience as a CEO to show that she favors a progressive agenda.

Currently: CEO of Pinnacle Manufacturing Company, Inc.

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About this candidate: Fischer opposes Common Core. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Consults for businesses, nonprofits, and government

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About this candidate: LaValle is the Executive Director of the Senate Education Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator; Senate Majority Conference Leader

Previously: Teacher and school administrator

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Flanagan is Chair of the Education Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator; State Senate Majority Leader

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative

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About this candidate: Stephen Ruth is best known for his “Red Light Robin Hood” campaign against how red light cameras are being used in Suffolk County and elsewhere to fund county and city governments.

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About this candidate: Croci is currently on the Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator, District 3

Previously: Deputy Executive Secretary of the Homeland Security Council

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Lifelong resident of Mastic Beach and recent law school graduate. Received the endorsement of the Fighting for Children PAC which advocates for victims of childhood sexual assault.

Currently: Enforcement Division, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Previously: Organizer on political campaigns

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Has previously run for this seat but lost in the Democratic primary. He intends to help previously left out communities if he wins this seat. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Activist

About this candidate: Boyle is Chair of the Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business Committee.

Currently: State Senator, District 4

Previously: Member of the New York State Assembly

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

Currently: Insurance professional; volunteer fire fighter

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Venditto is chair of the Consumer Protection Committee.

Currently: State Senator, District 8

Previously: Nassau County legislator

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform, Tax Revolt

About this candidate: Has focused on education equity and on preventing additional homeless shelters in the district.

Currently: Chair, Community Board 12; corporate training professional; independent educator

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About this candidate: Elected to this seat in 2012. Sanders is the first African-American Chair of the Economic Development Committee in the City Council.

Currently: State Senator, 10th District

Previously: Council member, New York City's 31st District

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Avella is Chair of the Children and Families Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator; Member of the Independent Democratic Caucus

Previously: New York City Council member

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About this candidate: Wants to focus on ethics reform and eliminating government waste.

Currently: Law partner, Aidala Bertuna and Kamins, PC

Previously: Prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Gianaris focuses on environmental issues, ranging from going after polluters to writing the Clean Energy Law.

Currently: State Senator; Deputy Minority Leader of the State Senate

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Jeffcoat is an advocate for veterans' issues.

Currently: U.S. Army Veteran

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Gonzalez is focused on helping small businesses.

Currently: Human Resource Manager for a travel agency

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Peralta is the Ranking Minority Leader for Labor. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator, District 13

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Comrie is a ranking member on the Committees for Elections and Consumer Protection.

Currently: State Senator, District 14

Previously: New York City Council member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Freeman focuses on infrastructure, housing, small businesses, and policing.

Currently: Chair of Christ Nation Church and the The Virgin Diary

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About this candidate: Helped pass paid family leave and an increase in the minimum wage.

Currently: State Senator, District 15

Previously: New York City Council member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Has been focused on stopping the addition of a homeless shelter in Maspeth. Opposes Mayor Bill de Blasio's agenda.

Currently: Manager of a Real Estate Law Firm

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Giron wants term limits for all New York State legislators. He wants to increase public school options in New York, support small businesses and entrepreneurship, make the "Dream Act" a reality, among other policy initiatives for safer and more unified communities.

Currently: Public relations and marketing consultant

Previously: Director of Hispanic Communications for Major League Soccer

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Stavisky is the first Queens woman to serve in the State Senate, when she was elected in 1999. Has focused on education, immigration, women's rights and ethics reform.

Currently: State Senator, 16th District

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Focused on the issues of affordable housing and education. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator, District 20

Previously: New York City Department of Finance

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families

About this candidate: Raitport wants to work on affordable housing, job training, small business issues, and education.

Currently: Owner of Crown Kosher Meat Market

Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Kelly ran for the Conservative Party in this district in 2010.

About this candidate: Parker is the Assistant Democratic Conference Leader for Intergovernmental Affairs. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator

Previously: Brooklyn College instructor

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Served in the Obama Administration and was a policy advisor to Congress member Gregory Meeks. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Assistant Director of Government & Community Affairs, NYU

Previously: Advisor, U.S. Department of Commerce

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About this candidate: Elected to the New York State Senate in 1984. Montgomery is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Children and Families. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator, New York's 25th District

Previously: Teacher

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Hoylman received his Master's Degree at Oxford and a J.D. at Harvard Law School. Since then, one of the issues he's focused on has been affordable housing.

Currently: State Senator, District 27

Previously: Chair of Manhattan Community Board 2

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About this candidate: Roberts touts himself as a progressive but independent voice to deal with issues in Albany. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Rabbi

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About this candidate: Krueger is a ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator, District 28

Previously: Associate Director for Community Food Resources Center

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Zumbluskas has a multi-faceted affordable housing plan, which includes making sure Roosevelt Island’s Mitchell Lama facility doesn't become privatized.

Currently: Resource Management Analyst, New York City Department of Transportation

Previously: Customer service representative, accountant, and executive assistant

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Libertarian

About this candidate: Colon was a delegate for Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.

About this candidate: Serrano has long been an advocate for the end to the Rockefeller Drug Laws. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator, Chair of the Senate Minority Conference

Previously: New York City Council member

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About this candidate: Girodes was recently arrested for rent scamming. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: State Senator; State Senate Deputy Minority Whip

Previously: New York City Council member

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Has the support of former seat holder Adriano Espaillat and the Hotel and Motel Trades Council. Is also backed by the Senate Independent Democratic Conference but has not committed to a particular Democratic faction.

Currently: Organizer, New York State Nurses Association; Member, Community Board 9

Previously: Latino outreach, SEIU; Organizer, SEIU 32BJ

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About this candidate: Willebrand ran for New York City Mayor in 2001 and New York State Comptroller in 2006. She wants to establish a Municipal Bank, reduce carbon emissions, end corporate welfare, create affordable housing and reform the electoral system.

Currently: Has a career in teaching

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About this candidate: Elected to this seat in 2002 and is the Ranking Member on the Committee on Aging. Founder and President of the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization.

Currently: State Senator, 32nd District

Previously: New York City Council member; Executive Director, Christian Community Benevolent Association Inc

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About this candidate: Elected to represent this district in 2010 and has been working on ethics reform and public health issues. He was the ranking member of the Crime Victims, Crime and Corrections Committee.

Currently: State Senator, 33rd District

Previously: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's Director of Outreach

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Stern got 4.9% of the vote when he ran as a Republican for this seat in 2014.

About this candidate: As the head of the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC), Klein's decision on which major party to caucus with may determine control of the New York State Senate.

Currently: State Senator, District 34; State Senate Coalition Leader

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Lundgren ran for State Senate in 2014, when he got 3.8% of the vote. He opposes pay increases for legislators.

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About this candidate: Mici ran for State Senate in 2014, when he got 14% of the vote. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

About this candidate: Wants to focus on affordable and senior housing, as well as education. Endorsed by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Council member Fernando Cabrera and 32BJ.

Currently: Community Relations Director for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie; District Leader

Previously: Attorney

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Carlucci is a member of the Independent Democratic Conference which has caucused with Republicans to give them control of the State Senate. In an interview with The Journal News, Carlucci said he favors the property tax cap and limits on opioid prescriptions.

Currently: State Senator, District 38

Previously: Clarkstown Town Clerk

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Women's Equality

About this candidate: In an interview with The Journal News, DePrisco said he favors more regulation of private school curriculums and increasing funds to law enforcement to deal with the opioid epidemic.

Currently: Member, Rockland County BOCES Board of Education; Vice President of the Rockland County School Boards Association

Previously: New York Police Department captain; teacher

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Bonacic is the Deputy Republican Conference Leader for State/Federal Relations.

Currently: Assembly member, District 42

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Malick wants to eliminate pay to play, and calls for the public funding of elections.

Previously: Technology professional

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About this candidate: Breslin was one of the State Senators who voted for the original same-sex marriage bill in 2009 that got defeated.

Currently: State Senator; Law firm owner

Previously: Partner at a law firm

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families

About this candidate: Davis is the first Republican to challenge State Senator Breslin since 2010.

Currently: Health Research Incorporated; NYS Department of Health’s Office of Public Health Practice

Previously: Policy Coordinator at NYS Department of Health

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Has served in the state senate since 2003. Chair of the Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development.

Currently: State Senator, District 45

Previously: Assembly member; Warren County Budget Office; Real Estate Agent in Glens Falls

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative

About this candidate: Recently got in trouble for marijuana possession, marijuana legalization a key part of his campaign.

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Currently: IT Clinical Systems Analyst; Army Veteran

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Also listed under the following parties: Women's Equality

About this candidate: Elected to the State Senate in 1987. Chairs the Majority Program Development Committee and Insurance Committee.

Currently: State Senator, District 51

Previously: Milford Town Justice; Chair, Otsego County Republican Committee

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Chairs the Elections Committee. Supported the Paid Family Leave Law.

Currently: State Senator, District 52

Previously: Broome County Law Enforcement

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Ball was the Senior Cultural Editor at National Public Radio.

Currently: Director, Broome County Arts Council

Previously: Broadcast Journalist

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Baldridge promises ethics reform, and says that state senator would be a full-time job for him.

Currently: Supervisor in the Town of Rose

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About this candidate: Previously endorsed by Republican committees throughout the district. Accused by candidates Hanna and Rayburn of being secretly funded by the state GOP committee.

Currently: Canandaigua Town Supervisor

Previously: Canandaigua Town Board Member

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative

About this candidate: Rayburn believes that there should be a three term limit for state legislators, and a two term limit for governor and other statewide positions.

Currently: Owner of F.G. Rayburn Masonry

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Elected to the State Senator in 2002. Chairs the Committee on Transportation.

Currently: State Senator, District 56

Previously: Assembly member (1991-2002)

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Hyson hopes to focus on local issues, and in making sure that his area has good representation in Albany.

Currently: Oil and gas industry professional

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Chairs the State Senate Finance Committee.

Currently: State Senator, District 57

Previously: Assembly member; Cattaraugus County Council Majority Whip

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative

About this candidate: Burke supports capping outside income of 15% of legislative salary.

Currently: Counsel, Pinnisi & Anderson Law Firm

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: State Senator since 2010. Chairman of Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation.

Currently: State Senator, District 58

Previously: Assembly member

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

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About this candidate: Senator since 2011. Chairman of Senate Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Corrections. 2nd Amendment defender.

Currently: State Senator, District 59

Previously: Sheriff of Erie County; NY State Trooper

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: DePasquale is an environmentalist who was able to win a legal battle to end up on the ballot. It was believed that he did not truly support the Green Party's values, but he refutes that claim.

Currently: Environmentalist

About this candidate: Wants to create a bipartisan "Reform Caucus" with members from the Senate and Assembly. Won by large margins in two countywide races for clerk. Charter school advocate. Part of the wealthy Jacobs family in Buffalo.

Currently: Erie County Clerk

Previously: New York Secretary of State

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence

About this candidate: Focused on environmental issues and ethics reform in Albany. Pushing for a state-funded cleanup of Scajaquada Creek. Endorsed by the Stonewall Democrats.

Currently: Executive Director of the Parkside Community Association

Previously: Community Engagement Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Western New York

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Loughran's top priority for this campaign is political corruption.

Currently: Erie County legislator

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

Currently: State Senator, District 61

Previously: Erie County legislator

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative

About this candidate: Collins ran against Thiele in 2014 but lost. She is opposed to Common Core and wants to focus on the opioid epidemic.

About this candidate: In a Hamptons.com interview, Thiele said he supports water quality protection and has proposed a "McMansion Fee" to help fund affordable housing in Long Island. Thiele is a former Republican and supports an open primary in New York.

Currently: Assembly Member, District 1

More on this candidate: Website, Twitter

Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Conroy was Political Director and Organizing Director of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

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About this candidate: Palumbo's pre-politics background has generally been in law. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: New York State Assembly Member from District 2.

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Murray lost this district in 2012 but regained it in 2014. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Assembly member; Owner of D&S Advertising Incorporated

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Englebright is Chair of the Environmental Conservation Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Member of the Suffolk County Legislature

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families

Currently: Attorney

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Graf prides himself on increasing several services, while cutting taxes, during his time as Town of Brighton Supervisor.

Currently: Assembly member, District 5

Previously: Town of Brighton Supervisor

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Wants to focus on reforming campaign finance and criminal justice.

Currently: Staff, Department of Social Services

Previously: Worked in banking and finance

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About this candidate: Wants to lower taxes on the poor and raise taxes on the rich. Also wants to move congressional, state, and local primaries to the same day.

Previously: College student

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Currently: Assembly member, District 7

Previously: Worked at his family's law firm

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: He is a Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Housing Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Assembly member, District 8

Previously: Smithtown Town Council member

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Macellaro unsuccessfully ran for this seat in 2010. He has also been a Home Health Care Administrator for years; in this capacity, he has been a major supporter of elderly and disabled persons.

Currently: Vice-Chair of the Smithtown Democratic Committee

Previously: Worked on numerous election campaigns

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About this candidate: Cunningham looks to make education a top priority.

Currently: Deputy Director of Communications for Town of Babylon

About this candidate: Pushed for Megan's Law, which requires public information on sex offenders.

Currently: Assembly member, District 9

Previously: News anchor and broadcaster

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Lupinacci is the Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Committee on Higher Education and has helped pass an increase in tuition assistance. He wants to work lowering taxes for middle class families and supporting alternative education programs.

Currently: Assembly Member, District 10 (since 2012)

Previously: South Huntington School Board

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Worked on supporting women- and minority-led businesses in Suffolk County and wants to continue working on this. He also wants to prioritize improving schools and safety.

Currently: President of a marketing consulting organization; appointed official in Huntington; Zoning Board of Appeals member

Previously: Director of the Office of Minority Affairs and Director of Community Relations for Suffolk County

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About this candidate: Cullinane looks to deal with the heroin issue through harsh penalties for dealers, improving education so that people don't become offenders, and treatment programs for those addicted to heroin.

Currently: Lindenhurst Village Clerk-Treasurer

Previously: Assistant to the Babylon Town Board

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About this candidate: Jean-Pierre was instrumental in getting property tax relief for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Currently: Assembly member, 11th District

Previously: Staff, Congress member Steve Israel

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Reform

About this candidate: Raia is the Deputy Minority Whip and the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Health.

Currently: Assembly member, District 12 (since 2012)

Previously: Assembly member, District 9 (2003-2013); Chief of Staff for Suffolk County Legislator Allan Binder

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: According to the Suffolk County Democratic Committee, Rumsey has said he wants to address issues "from lead contaminating our schools’ drinking water fountains to homeless veterans sleeping in the woods, from our young adults overdosing on drugs to our seniors struggling with the rising costs of living."

Currently: Senior Editor at the Long Island Press

Previously: Employee at Newsday and the New York Post

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About this candidate: Lavine is currently the Chair of the Ethics and Guidance Committee. He is focused on improving the criminal justice system, environmental conservation, government reform, producing more jobs, LGBTQ and Veterans' Rights.

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Peress is a lifelong resident of Glen Cove. He supports free education from day care through universities/vocational schools, universal health care coverage, and wants to eventually replace property taxes with personal income taxes.

Previously: New York Delegate for the Green Party at their 2012 National Convention

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About this candidate: Vitale's campaign focuses on education reform, lowering income taxes, and helping to end the state's heroin epidemic.

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Recently facilitated meeting between police, FBI, and Islamic groups to combat Islamophobia. Pushing a sexual abuse bill that would require schools to report all sexual abuse cases.

Currently: Assemblyman for New York's 14th District

Previously: Assemblyman for 19th District 2002-2013. President, Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Some of Reid's main issues include campaign finance reform, transparency in government, women's rights and voting reform.

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: One of the issues of Hart's campaign is that he feels Long Island is bankrolling the rest of New York State.

Currently: Small business owner

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Montesano is the Assistant Minority Whip. He has been attacked by his opponent for not being able to rename part of an Oyster Bay road "Billy Joel Boulevard." No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Member of the New York State Assembly

Previously: President, vice-president and trustee of North Shore School District Board of Education

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: D'Urso wants to use his experience as an elected official to secure funding for schools and protect Long Island's water supply from saltwater intrusion, among other things, according to The Island Now.

Currently: Active in global relief work

Previously: North Hempstead Town Council member

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Varvaro wants term limits for legislators and an overhaul of the state grant process.

Previously: Aide to Governor George Pataki and North Hempstead Council member Dina De Giorgio

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Malin looks to focus on corruption, education, campaign finance, and the environment.

Previously: Intern in Congress member Carolyn McCarthy's D.C. office

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: McKevitt is the Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore. He has also been a lawyer for many years and is in the American and New York State Bar Associations.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Staff member, Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Elected in 1988 to the State Assembly. Focuses on education and affordable housing. Top state lawmaker in travel expenses in 2015. As Deputy Speaker, she is the highest-ranking woman in the State Assembly.

Currently: Assembly member, 18th District

Previously: Member, Executive Board of the Public Employees Federation

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Also listed under the following parties: Women's Equality

About this candidate: Smith wants to focus on school districts, seniors, taxes and restoring small businesses, according to an LI Herald interview.

Currently: Banker

Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Port wants to "advance the interests of veterans," cut property taxes and "abolish nepotism and patronage in the local government," according to his campaign Facebook page.

Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Ra is the Ranking Minority Member of the Education Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Hempstead

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Wants to reform education to end the "teach-to-the-test" mentality that he feels exists. Endorsed by previous seat holder Todd Kaminsky, who was elected to the State Senate.

Currently: Long Beach City Council Member; Chief Steward, CWA Local 1106

Previously: Verizon Field Technician

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Miller wants to strengthen programs for disabled people, increase security on public transportation. She opposes Common Core and wants to focus on the heroin epidemic.

Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Naham wants to focus on clean energy and environmental protection. He also supports "women's right to control their bodies" and the black lives matter movement, according to his campaign website.

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About this candidate: Bourgeois's campaign is focused on taxes and fighting corruption.

Currently: Works closely with his county legislator, Laura Curran

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About this candidate: Curran is the Ranking Minority Member of the Ethics and Guidance Committee. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Mayor of Lynbrook

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: No information was found online about this candidate.

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Solages' top priority is to advocate for a living wage.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Volunteer as a legislative aide

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Pheffer Amato is a member of the United Federation of Teachers and an advocate for the Rockaway Beach Rail Line.

Currently: Paraprofessional at the Waterside Children’s Studio School

Previously: Procurement Analyst at FDNY and Sanitation Department

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families, Women's Equality

About this candidate: Law and order, transportation, and spending are among Zwirn's most important issues.

Currently: President of the Rockaway Republican Club

Previously: Public School Teacher

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Weprin's work, at multiple levels of government, has focused on banking.

Currently: Member of the New York State Assembly

Previously: Member of the New York City Council

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About this candidate: At the time of her election, she was the youngest woman in the state legislature. She helped promote preserving bus service as Chief of Staff for Assembly member Kavanagh.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Chief of Staff, Assembly member Brian Kavanagh

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Woodside native who has actively opposed the City's plan to convert a Maspeth hotel into a homeless shelter. Wants to focus on tenant issues, increasing the minimum wage while lowering taxes for businesses, and changing teacher evaluations.

Currently: Director of Special Events, City Council member Costa Constantinides; Attorney

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About this candidate: Nunziato has run for this seat multiple times, but has lost each time.

Currently: Florist

Also listed under the following parties: Conservative, Reform

About this candidate: Gadsden has been honored by the national NAACP leadership for his work. No additional information was found online about this candidate.

Currently: President of the Jamaica NAACP

About this candidate: Vanel is a lawyer who specializes in business law, and has been a small business owner. He wants to introduce legislation to spur job creation, and supports policies invested in youth education.

Currently: Lawyer; business owner

Previously: Chief of Staff, District Office of Senator James Sanders Jr.

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About this candidate: No information was found online about this candidate.

Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

Also listed under the following parties: Reform

About this candidate: Miller was one of few Democrats to vote against what became the Marriage Equality Act of 2011.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Branch Manager of Tiger Federal Credit Union

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Kim has supported several bills relevant to education and seniors.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Regional Director, Government and Community Affairs, for two New York Governors

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

Also listed under the following parties: Reform

About this candidate: Wants to reduce crime, increase services for youth and seniors, and improve infrastructure for the district.

Currently: Parent Advocate for Sheepshead Bay and Nostrand Houses

Previously: Worked at several grassroots organizations, including Women’s Press Collective and Veterans for Social Justice

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: First woman to chair the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary. She sponsored legislation calling on state judiciary reform.

Currently: State Assembly

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About this candidate: Chair of the Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Subcommittee. First Haitian-American elected into office in New York City.

Currently: Assembly member, District 42

Previously: Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, American Express

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Wants to serve on the Education, Housing and Election Law committees.

Currently: Lawyer; Development Director for theater non-profit

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

Currently: Auxiliary Police Sergeant, 66th precinct

Previously: Brooklyn Young Republican Club President and Treasurer

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Also listed under the following parties: Conservative

About this candidate: Cymbrowitz is the Chair of the Aging Committee.

Currently: Assembly member

Previously: Director of Housing and Community Development for Metropolitan New York

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Also listed under the following parties: Independence, Working Families

About this candidate: Dwyer is certified as a solar designer and installer.

Previously: Staff, Brookhaven National Laboratory

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About this candidate: Lifelong Coney Island resident who won a special election last year. Focuses on jobs, public safety, assistance of Superstorm Sandy victims, and affordable housing.

Currently: Assembly member, District 46

Previously: Founder, Coney Island Generation Gap; Corrections Officer at Rikers

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Currently: Party Leader for 46th Assembly District

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About this candidate: Colton currently serves as the Assembly Majority Whip.

Currently: Assembly member, District 47

Previously: Public school teacher; co-founder of the Bensonhurst Tenants Council

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Also listed under the following parties: Working Families

About this candidate: Newly naturalized citizen. feels that there needs to be fewer restrictions on businesses.

Currently: Care coordinator for mentally ill patients

Previously: Mental Health Coordinator for Hurricane Sandy victims

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