Nassau County, New York

Nassau County Legislature, District 8

2 candidates are tracked for Nassau County Legislature, District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John J. Giuffre and Joy Jankunas. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Legislator John J. Giuffre (Republican, Conservative) faces Joy Jankunas (Democratic), 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, John J. Giuffre, is on the ballot.

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John J. Giuffre

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports freezing Nassau County property taxes while maintaining county services.
Supports adding police officers to strengthen public safety in the district.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John J. Giuffre is the sitting Nassau County Legislator for the 8th Legislative District, where he chairs the Government Services & Operations Committee, per the county's official website. He is an attorney and owner of Giuffré Law Offices, P.C., per PoliticsNY.

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Joy Jankunas

Democratic

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 8 in 2026?

When is the Nassau County Legislature, District 8 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

John J. Giuffre, full profile Joy Jankunas, full profile Official New York election office