John T. McDonald III
Democratic · New York · 2026 · IncumbentTop priorities
- Preserving local maternity care access, including funding to keep patient-centered care available in Troy
- Repairing roads and bridges while increasing school funding and expanding pre-K
- Supporting volunteer firefighters and addressing rising utility costs
Per the campaign site.
Biography
McDonald, a licensed pharmacist, has represented New York's 108th Assembly District since 2013 and previously served 13 years as Mayor of Cohoes, per the campaign site. He owned Marra's Pharmacy, his family's business in downtown Cohoes, and holds a pharmaceutical sciences degree from Albany College of Pharmacy, per the campaign site. He chairs the Assembly's Governmental Operations Committee, per the campaign site.
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