Richmond County, New York

New York Assembly District 64

2 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Qorraj and Michael Tannousis. Candidate information follows official Richmond County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Qorraj (Democratic), Michael Tannousis (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 64; Michael Tannousis 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, Michael Tannousis, is on the ballot.

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Tim Qorraj

Democratic

Top priorities

Affordability, including housing costs, small business support and utility accountability
Reducing Verrazzano Bridge tolls and traffic relief on Hylan Boulevard
Hospital staffing support and additional urgent care facilities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tim Qorraj is a small business owner of Skyler Services Group LLC, providing renovation and building maintenance services, per his campaign site. Born in Kosovo, he immigrated to the United States in 2011 and holds a master's degree in criminal law, per his campaign site. He lives in South Beach, Staten Island, where he has founded nonprofit organizations supporting immigrant families and is a PTA member at his children's public schools.

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Michael Tannousis

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports law enforcement and opposes changes that make prosecutions harder to pursue

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Tannousis is a lifelong Staten Island resident and the son of Greek immigrants, per his campaign site. He earned a law degree from Pace Law School and worked as a legislative aide before serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx and Richmond County District Attorney's offices, per his campaign site. He is running for New York Assembly District 64.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Assembly District 64 in 2026?

When is the New York Assembly District 64 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.

How do I see my exact Richmond County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Richmond County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Tim Qorraj, full profile Michael Tannousis, full profile Official New York election office