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New York · New York Assembly District 126 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Ian Phillips

DemocraticFusion

Former Auburn City School Board president and nominee for this seat in 2024

2026 race · New York Assembly District 126

66% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

66%34%

70% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

70%30%
● Ian Phillips● John Lemondes Jr.INC
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Background

Experience
Local office
Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in New York, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    State Assembly · AD-126 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 45.0% · 32,842 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$95.4K
From individuals
$82K
Spent
$143.2K
Public matching funds
$175K
Small donors (≤$250)
56% of individual money
Contributions
820

Money: NYS Board of Elections, through Sep 28, 2026.

Top contributors
  1. Gary Dower · $3K
  2. 1199 SEIU - NYS Poitical Action Fund · $3K
  3. Local Union 43 Ibew · $2.5K
  4. Sherill Ketchum · $1.5K
  5. Rachel May · $1K

Opponents in 2026