Cayuga County, New York

New York Assembly District 131

2 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 131 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phillip Fleming and Mark Benjamin. Candidate information follows official Cayuga County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Phillip Fleming (Democratic), Mark Benjamin (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 131. Not on the November ballot: Jeff Gallahan, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Phillip Fleming

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports healthcare affordability and mental health and substance abuse recovery services
Supports protections for immigrant communities and sustainable public transportation
Supports school district resources for special education staff and closing hazardous landfills

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Fleming, known on the site as Rev. Dr. Phillip Fleming, grew up in a financially struggling two-parent household in Birmingham, Alabama, per the campaign site. He has worked in grassroots advocacy, including meeting with New York State and federal legislators, per the campaign site.

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Mark Benjamin

Republican

Top priorities

Supports cutting taxes and state spending
Supports restoring local authority over large-scale solar and wind projects and protecting access to natural gas

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mark Benjamin is a husband, father and small business owner who has created jobs in his community, per his campaign site. He is running to represent New York's 131st Assembly District, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Assembly District 131 in 2026?

When is the New York Assembly District 131 election in New York?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Cayuga County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Cayuga County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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New York Assembly District 120 New York Assembly District 126 See all 4 Cayuga County races

Candidate profiles

Phillip Fleming, full profile Mark Benjamin, full profile Official New York election office