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Nassau County, New York

New York Assembly District 16

2 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim Keiserman and David Hassid. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kim Keiserman (Democratic), David Hassid (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 16. Not on the November ballot: Daniel J. Norber, 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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Kim Keiserman

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordability
  • Public education
  • Environmental protection

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kim Keiserman is a Port Washington resident and former social studies teacher running for New York State Assembly District 16, per her campaign site. She holds a BA and M.Ed. from the College of William and Mary and has worked in education advocacy and consulting, per her campaign site.

David Hassid

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lowering taxes and reducing utility costs
  • Preserving local control over zoning decisions
  • Supporting law enforcement and repealing cashless bail

Per the Long Island Life & Politics.

Biography

David Hassid is the Republican candidate for New York Assembly District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Hassid is a Great Neck resident and community advocate who works for the Town of North Hempstead, per Long Island Life & Politics.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Assembly District 16 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim Keiserman and David Hassid. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New York Assembly 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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Kim Keiserman, full profileDavid Hassid, full profileOfficial New York election office