2 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher W. Eachus and Richard A. Vargus. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Christopher W. Eachus (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Richard A. Vargus (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 99; Christopher W. Eachus 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Christopher W. Eachus, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Christopher Eachus is the Democratic incumbent for Assembly District 99. They taught high school Advanced Placement physics, math and Earth Science for 40 years in the Hudson Valley, retiring from Newburgh Free Academy in 2015, per the New York State Assembly. They previously served as an Orange County Legislator for 12 years beginning in 2006, per the New York State Assembly. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Republican
Richard A. Vargus is the Republican candidate for New York Assembly District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for New York Assembly District 99 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher W. Eachus and Richard A. Vargus. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the New York Assembly District 99 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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