Politics & Government

Smithtown Voter Guide: Election 2026

Here's what Smithtown voters need to know before they head to the polls on Nov. 3.

SMITHTOWN, NY — Voters in Smithtown will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2026 general election. The ballot includes races for governor, state comptroller, attorney general, Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, town receiver of taxes, Suffolk County clerk, Suffolk County comptroller and several judicial positions.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Residents can check their registration status and polling site on the New York State Voter Lookup website.

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Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Who's running:

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  • Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams (Democratic, Working Families)
  • Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood (Republican, Conservative, Vote Affordable)

State Comptroller

Who's running:

  • Thomas DiNapoli (Democratic, Working Families)
  • Joseph Hernandez (Republican, Conservative)

Attorney General

Who's running:

  • Letitia James (Democratic, Working Families)
  • Saritha Komatireddy (Republican, Conservative)

U.S. House of Representatives

1st Congressional District

Who's running:

  • Christopher Gallant (Democratic)
  • Nick LaLota (Republican, Conservative)

New York State Senate

2nd District

Who's running:

  • Harjot Singh (Democratic)
  • Mario Mattera (Republican, Conservative)

New York State Assembly

8th District

Who's running:

  • Lynn Trupiano-O'Keefe (Democratic)
  • Michael Fitzpatrick (Republican, Conservative)

Town of Smithtown Receiver of Taxes

Who's running:

  • Brianna Baker-Stines (Democratic)
  • Kimberly Carros (Republican, Conservative)

Suffolk County Clerk

Who's running:

  • Vincent Puleo (Republican, Conservative)

Suffolk County Comptroller

Who's running:

  • Jon Estreich (Democratic)
  • Daniel Losquadro (Republican, Conservative)

Judicial Elections

New York State Supreme Court, 10th Judicial District (8 seats)

Who's running:

  • Richard Ambro (Democratic, Republican)
  • Leonard Steinman (Democratic, Republican, Conservative)
  • Mary Porter (Democratic)
  • Joy Watson (Democratic, Republican, Conservative)
  • Stephen Ukeiley (Democratic)
  • Eric Sachs (Democratic)
  • William Wexler (Democratic)
  • John Kelly (Democratic)
  • Kelly Reape (Republican, Conservative)
  • Karen Wilutis (Republican, Conservative)
  • John Iliou (Republican, Conservative)
  • James McDonaugh (Republican, Conservative)
  • Mary Kate Mullen (Republican, Conservative)
  • Anthony Portesy (Conservative)

Suffolk County Court Judge (4 seats)

Who's running:

  • Daniel Driscoll (Republican, Conservative)
  • Anthony Senft Jr. (Republican, Conservative)
  • Anna Acquafredda (Republican, Conservative)
  • James Chalifoux (Republican, Conservative)

Suffolk County Family Court Judge (3 seats)

Who's running:

  • Frank Tantone (Republican, Conservative)
  • William Garbarino (Republican, Conservative)
  • Evan Tanenbaum (Republican, Conservative)

Voting Information

Suffolk County voters will also use new ExpressVote XL touchscreen voting machines for the 2026 election.

For more information, contact the Suffolk County Board of Elections at 631-852-4500.

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