Nassau County, New York

Nassau County Legislature, District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Nassau County Legislature, District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Olena Nicks and Moshe E. Hill. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Legislator Olena Nicks (Democratic) faces Moshe E. Hill (Republican, Conservative), per the county's official candidate list and elected officials roster. 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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Olena Nicks, is on the ballot.

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Olena Nicks

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Olena Nicks is the incumbent Nassau County Legislator representing the 5th Legislative District, per the county's official 2026 elected officials list.

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Moshe E. Hill

Republican

Top priorities

Supports a property tax freeze to keep the county more affordable for families and seniors
Wants increased police presence near houses of worship and stronger penalties for hate crimes, including antisemitic incidents
Calls for improving parks and roads with community input

Per the per the Long Island Press.

Biography

Moshe Hill is a West Hempstead resident and political writer who works as a project coordinator at B&H in Manhattan and previously worked at the Nassau County Board of Elections, per the Herald's 2025 profile. He has led local efforts in West Hempstead, including a Halls Pond cleanup and a traffic light at a dangerous intersection, per Newsday's 2025 profile. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nassau County Legislature, District 5 in 2026?

When is the Nassau County Legislature, District 5 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

Olena Nicks, full profile Moshe E. Hill, full profile Official New York election office