New York County, New York

New York Assembly District 75

2 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 75 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tony Simone and Cristina Fontanelli. Candidate information follows official New York County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tony Simone (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Cristina Fontanelli (Republican; also on the Save NYC line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 75; Tony Simone 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, Tony Simone, is on the ballot.

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Tony Simone

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Tony Simone holds degrees in political science and applied economics from Hofstra University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University, per his Assembly member page. He previously worked for State Senator Catherine Abate, NYC Council Member Christine Quinn and as Director of External Affairs at Hudson River Park Friends before his election to the 75th Assembly District in 2022. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the State Board of Elections' certification is the only verifiable source for Tony Simone.

Cristina Fontanelli

Republican

Top priorities

Restore public safety and hold repeat offenders accountable
Expand affordable housing supply by reducing development regulations
Reduce taxes and regulations to lower the cost of living for families and small businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cristina Fontanelli is a lifelong New Yorker and opera singer, actress and television host who has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, per her campaign site. She founded the Cristina Fontanelli Foundation, a nonprofit supporting young performers and arts access, and is running for the 75th Assembly District on the Republican and Save NYC lines.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Assembly District 75 in 2026?

When is the New York Assembly District 75 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 New York County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Tony Simone, full profile Cristina Fontanelli, full profile Official New York election office