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New York · New York Assembly District 97 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Rob Bonomolo

RepublicanFusion

Member of the Orangetown zoning board of appeals

2026 race · New York Assembly District 97

73% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

27%73%

96% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

4%96%
● Aron WiederINC● Rob Bonomolo
Full race forecast

Background

Experience
No elected office

Links: Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$44.4K
From individuals
$29.7K
Spent
$84.6K
Public matching funds
$185K
Small donors (≤$250)
69% of individual money
Contributions
300

Money: NYS Board of Elections, through Sep 27, 2026.

Top contributors
  1. Laborers Local No 754 · $5.5K
  2. Nys Laborers Pac State Fund · $3K
  3. The Parkside Tavern HI Wheeler INC · $1K
  4. Robert Bonomolo · $1K
  5. Laborers Local 17 Pac · $1K

Opponents in 2026

  • Aron WiederDemocraticIncumbent
  • Abraham KleinConservative