Cortland County, New York

New York Assembly District 125

One candidate is tracked for New York Assembly District 125 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anna Kelles. Candidate information follows official Cortland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Anna Kelles (Democratic; also on the Working Families line) is on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 125; Anna Kelles is the sitting member, per the Assembly's member directory. 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. The sitting officeholder, Anna Kelles, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Anna Kelles

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

supports healthcare access
supports housing affordability
supports childcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kelles is a public health scientist and the sitting state Assemblymember for the 125th District, working to build healthier communities and make New York more affordable, per the campaign site. Her platform emphasizes an evidence-based approach across health care, housing, childcare, energy and rural infrastructure, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Assembly District 125 in 2026?

When is the New York Assembly District 125 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 Cortland County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Anna Kelles, full profile Official New York election office