Edward Braunstein
New York State Assemblymember, District 26 since 2010. Ran in 11 elections between 2010 and 2024, winning 11. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
- In office
- 16 yrs
- Since 2010
- Bills became law
- 5
- 42 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 0.0%
- Chamber median 2.5%
- With party
- 98%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +22.8
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Corporations, Authorities and Commissions · chair
- Asian Pacific American Task Force
- Health
- Judiciary
- Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force
- Rules
- Ways and Means
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
Became law Nov 2025
Became law Sep 2025
Became law Jun 2025
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Braunstein sits in the New York State Assembly
Braunstein is closer to the center than 71% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: John McDonald, Nily Rozic, Phil Steck
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:58 PM ET
With Braunstein’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats98%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills1%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the New York State Assembly.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Braunstein’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Braunstein | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | S 10643: Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealer | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 98–34 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | A 11561: Enacts into law necessary legislation including extensions and technical corrections | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 100–39 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | A 11349: Authorizes the town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds and to impose… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 94–46 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | A 10391: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 111–29 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | S 8812: Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the provision of gas service… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 83–61 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Braunstein was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | D+22.8 | D+5.3 | +17.5 |
| 2024 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | D+35.8 | D+5.3 | +30.5 |
| 2022 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | D+8.9 | — | — |
| 2020 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | D+9.7 | — | — |
| 2018 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | D+30.5 | — | — |
| 2016 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Assembly, District 26 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Assembly, District 26 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Assembly, District 26 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2012 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2010 | New York State Assembly, District 26 | Won | D+16.0 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $147.6K
- Spent
- $138.7K
Source: New York State Board of Elections filings through Oct 19, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| Friends of Edward Braunstein 2024 State | Active |
| Friends of Edward Braunstein 2026 State | Active |
Source: New York State Board of Elections filings through Oct 19, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
Seats Braunstein has held
- New York State Assembly, District 26 · since 2010
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Braunstein has run against
- Robert Speranza (R) · 2026 election, won
- Johnalexander M. Sakelos (R) · 2020 election, won
- David L. Bressler (R) · 2018 election, won
- Vincent J. Tabone (R) · 2010 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know Braunstein
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/b7e93c8c-9a4b-4678-8d6a-effce9a76938
- Wikidata Q5341997
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET