Edward Braunstein
Edward Braunstein (Democratic Party) is a member of theNew York State Assembly, representingDistrict 26. He assumed office in 2011. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Braunstein (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theNew York State Assembly to representDistrict 26. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Braunstein earned his B.S. in Finance from State University of New York at Albany in 2003 and his J.D. from New York Law School in 2008. His professional experience includes working for the New York State Assembly as a legislative assistant toSheldon Silverand serving on Community Board 11 serving the Northeast Queens neighborhoods.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Braunstein was assigned to the following committees:
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee,Chair
- Health Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2023-2024
Braunstein was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Braunstein was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Braunstein was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| •Aging |
| •Cities |
| •Health |
| •Judiciary |
| •Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Braunstein served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| •Health |
| •Aging |
| •Cities |
| •Insurance |
| •Judiciary |
| •Small Business |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Braunstein served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| •Aging |
| •Cities |
| •Insurance |
| •Judiciary |
| •Small Business |
| •Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Braunstein served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| •Aging |
| •Insurance |
| •Judiciary |
| •Small Business |
| •Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 26
IncumbentEdward Braunstein defeatedRobert Speranza in the general election for New York State Assembly District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Edward Braunstein (D) | 67.7 | 27,022 |
 | Robert Speranza (Conservative Party / Common Sense Party) | 31.9 | 12,738 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 142 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 39,902 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentEdward Braunstein advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 26.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.Robert Speranza advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 26.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Braunstein in this election.
2022
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 26
IncumbentEdward Braunstein defeatedRobert Speranza in the general election for New York State Assembly District 26 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Braunstein (D) | 54.4 | 18,590 |
| Robert Speranza (R / Conservative Party) | 45.5 | 15,551 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 26 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 34,167 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentEdward Braunstein advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 26.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Robert Speranza advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 26.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.Robert Speranza advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 26.
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 26
IncumbentEdward Braunstein defeatedJohn-Alexander Sakelos in the general election for New York State Assembly District 26 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Braunstein (D) | 54.8 | 28,683 |
 | John-Alexander Sakelos (R / Conservative Party / Save Our City Party) | 45.1 | 23,603 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 52,320 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentEdward Braunstein advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 26.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.John-Alexander Sakelos advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 26.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled.John-Alexander Sakelos advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 26.
Independence Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Edward Braunstein (Independence Party)
2018
Braunstein also ran in the 2018 election as aWorking Families Party,Women's Equality Party, andIndependence Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 26
IncumbentEdward Braunstein defeatedDavid L. Bressler in the general election for New York State Assembly District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Braunstein (D) | 65.2 | 21,860 |
 | David L. Bressler (R) | 34.7 | 11,631 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 18 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 33,509 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 26
IncumbentEdward Braunstein advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 26 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Braunstein |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 26
David L. Bressler advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 26 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | David L. Bressler |
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2016
Elections for theNew York State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
IncumbentEdward Braunstein ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 26 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Assembly, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Edward BraunsteinIncumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source:New York Board of Elections | ||
IncumbentEdward Braunstein ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 26 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Edward BraunsteinIncumbent (unopposed) | |
Braunstein also ran on the Working Families, Independence, and Women's Equality Party tickets.David L. Bressler ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 26 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Assembly, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | David L. Bressler (unopposed) | |
Bressler also ran on the Reform Party ticket.
2014
Elections for theNew York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. IncumbentEdward Braunstein was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Braunstein also ran on theWorking Families Party andIndependence Party of New York State tickets. Braunstein was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Braunstein ran in the2012 election forNew York State Assembly District 26. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on theWorking Families Party andIndependence Party of New York State tickets. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward BraunsteinIncumbent | 100% | 27,919 | |
| Total Votes | 27,919 | |||
2010
Braunstein defeated three opponents in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeatedVincent Tabone (R) in the general election on November 2.[12][13]
| New York State Assembly, District 26 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Braunstein (D) | 15,264 | |||
| Vincent Tabone (R) | 11,043 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Edward Braunstein did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Edward Braunstein did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | New York State Assembly District 26 | Won general | $270,731 | $0 |
| 2022 | New York State Assembly District 26 | Won general | $129,058 | $0 |
| 2020 | New York State Assembly District 26 | Won general | $89,273 | N/A** |
| 2016 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | $55,320 | N/A** |
| 2014 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | $50,206 | N/A** |
| 2012 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | $72,275 | N/A** |
| 2010 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | $249,842 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 5 to June 4.
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2021
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In 2021, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 6 to June 10.
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, theNew York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the 202ndNew York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2017
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In 2017, the 202ndNew York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 199thNew York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Braunstein’s endorsements included the following:[14]
- 32BJ/SEIU
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Braunstein," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑4.04.1New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑5.05.1New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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