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Nassau County, New York

Nassau County Legislature, District 16

2 candidates are tracked for Nassau County Legislature, District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jared S. Behr and Olivia G. Pfeifer. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The county's official candidate list shows Jared S. Behr (Democratic) and Olivia G. Pfeifer (Republican, Conservative) for this seat. Neither name matches the sitting Legislative District 16 official on the county's 2026 elected officials roster, indicating an open seat. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Jared S. Behr

Jared S. Behr

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Responsible government spending
  • Repairing roads, sidewalks and potholes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jared Behr is a former prosecutor and small-business owner who previously worked for then-Congressman Steve Israel, per his campaign site. He is running for Nassau County Legislature District 16, covering Plainview, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Syosset, Woodbury and Jericho.

Olivia G. Pfeifer

Republican

Biography

No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nassau County Legislature, District 16 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Nassau County Legislature, District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jared S. Behr and Olivia G. Pfeifer. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Nassau County Legislature, District 16 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.

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Candidate roster from official Nassau County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jared S. Behr, full profileOlivia G. Pfeifer, full profileOfficial New York election office