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Asm. Doug Smith
District 5
Republican
First elected 2017
Doug Smith represents AD-5, a reliably Republican district carrying an R+7 registration lean with 35.1% Republican and 28.2% Democratic enrollment, and rated Safe R across all modeled 2026 electoral scenarios. First elected in 2017, Smith has consistently expanded his margins, winning in 2024 with 64.5% against Michael A. Reynolds for a 29.0-point margin, up from a 17.4-point margin in his first general election in 2018. The district is a high-income, majority-white, heavily homeowning suburban community with a median household income of $123,888, a homeownership rate of 79.8%, and a population of 136,012. In the 2025 session, Smith sponsored 28 bills, with the largest concentration in Penal Law (8 bills), followed by State Finance (3 bills), and smaller clusters in Education, Highway, Public Authorities, and Vehicle and Traffic law (2 bills each).AI
Vulnerability Index AD-5
Base lean: R+23
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (R+23). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 15+ pts, Likely = 8–14 pts, Lean = 3–7 pts, Toss-up = within 2 pts. Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 5/1/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.
Electoral History AD-5
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Douglas M. Smith 64.5% (41,474) | Michael A. Reynolds 35.5% (22,783) | 29.0pts |
| 2022 | Douglas M. Smith 67.1% (33,243) | James M. Anthony 32.9% (16,278) | 34.2pts |
| 2020 | Douglas M. Smith 61.3% (37,210) | Alfred Ianacci 38.7% (23,516) | 22.6pts |
| 2018 | Douglas M. Smith 58.7% (25,075) | Timothy L. Hall 41.3% (17,668) | 17.4pts |
| 2016 | Alfred C. Graf 63.6% (33,384) | Deborah L. Slinkosky 34.9% (18,313) | 28.7pts |
| 2014 | Alfred C. Graf 67.0% (16,968) | Deborah L. Slinkosky 33.0% (8,365) | 34.0pts |
| 2012 | Alfred C. Graf 58.8% (24,493) | Victor E. Salamone 41.2% (17,183) | 17.6pts |
| 2010 | Alfred C. Graf 49.5% (17,810) | Kenneth J. Mangan 29.4% (10,588) | 20.1pts |
| 2008 | Ginny А. Fields 63.5% (30,191) | John W. Bugler 36.5% (17,334) | 27.0pts |
| 2006 | Ginny A. Fields 60.9% (18,406) | William M. Faulk, Jr. 39.1% (11,826) | 21.8pts |
| 2004 | Ginny A. Fields 56.6% (29,106) | John W. Bugler 43.4% (22,363) | 13.2pts |
| 2002 | Steve Levy 69.0% (21,950) | Kathleen A. Brand 31.0% (9,880) | 38.0pts |
| 2000 | Steve Levy 74.9% (27,438) | Thomas E. Sarsfield 25.1% (9,175) | 49.8pts |
| 1998 | Paul E. Harenberg 58.9% (15,282) | Pierce F. Cohalan 38.6% (10,013) | 20.3pts |
| 1996 | Paul E. Harenberg 66.4% (22,344) | Francis P. Murphy 33.6% (11,301) | 32.8pts |
Special Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Douglas M. Smith 63.2% (3,031) | Deborah L. Slinkosky 36.8% (1,767) | 26.4pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 5 Profile
Population
136,012
Median income
$123,888
Median rent
$2,308
Homeownership
79.8%
Education (BA+)
33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Uninsured rate
4.3%
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
72.0%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
18.8%
Asian
6.5%
Median age
38.8
Foreign born
13.7%
Limited English households
2.4%
Veterans
4.2%
Disability rate
10.5%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
77.7%
Public transit
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.
Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Bills sponsored
28
Floor debate appearances
9
Years in office
9
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A04938
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to providing protections for telecommunications tower technicians
A00437 / S6649
PASSED
2025-03-19
Chapter amendment to Penal Law relating to warnings regarding rifles and shotguns to be posted and provided by firearms dealers; technical corrections to prior year legislation
The Assembly passed a chapter amendment to firearms dealer warning requirements on March 19, sponsored by Asm. Dinowitz. The bill makes technical changes to prior-year legislation requiring firearms dealers and licensing officials to post and distribute warnings about firearm risks, particularly suicide, citing 24,000 national suicide deaths in 2020. The amendment changes terminology from "weapon" to "rifle, shotgun or firearm" for clarity. Opponents criticized the bill as unnecessary federal regulation already covers the issue, questioned whether warning signs would prevent suicides, and noted that penalties for non-compliance apply only to dealers, not licensing officials. Asm. Bailey calculated the requirement would necessitate distribution of over 500,000 pieces of paper annually, creating an unfunded mandate on local governments and businesses. The Majority Conference voted generally in favor with some exceptions; the Minority Conference opposed the measure.
A10053-A / S07365-B
PASSED
2024-06-07
An act to amend the Penal Law and General Business Law, in relation to pistol converters
The Assembly passed legislation requiring gun manufacturers to implement reasonable design controls to prevent the conversion of semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic machine guns. Sponsor Assemblywoman Simon cited a 2,750 percent increase in federal seizures of "Glock switches" between 2021 and 2022, noting the devices can fire up to 1,200 rounds per minute and are easily created with 3D printers. The bill amends both Penal Law and General Business Law to hold manufacturers accountable under New York's Gun Industry Accountability Law. Assemblyman Angelino opposed the measure, arguing that pistols are designed correctly and used responsibly by law enforcement, and that imposing product liability for criminal misuse would be ineffective since criminals would find technological workarounds. The Republican Conference opposed the bill; the Democratic majority supported it.
A06637 / S____
2024-06-06
An act to amend the Executive Law and the Education Law, in relation to prohibiting mandatory disclosure of a criminal history record in certain circumstances
A06637 / S____
2024-06-06
An act to amend the Executive Law and the Education Law, in relation to prohibiting mandatory disclosure of a criminal history record in certain circumstances
A09845
PASSED
2024-04-12
An act making appropriations for the support of government; to amend Chapter 111 of the Laws of 2024, relating to making appropriations for the support of government, in relation thereto; to amend Chapter 113 of the Laws of 2024, relating to making appropriations for the support of government, in relation thereto; and to amend Chapter 114 of the Laws of 2024, relating to making appropriations for the support of government, in relation thereto, and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
The New York State Assembly passed A09845, a fourth emergency budget extender extending state funding through April 15th with an additional $44.721 million in appropriations. The bill, sponsored by Asm. Weinstein, brings total appropriations across four extenders to $1.257750 billion and includes funding for public health programs, unemployment insurance, and veterans' services. The passage came amid heated debate over the delayed budget process, with Republicans criticizing leadership for failing to meet the April 1st fiscal year deadline despite knowing about religious holidays and other calendar conflicts well in advance. Democrats, particularly education advocates, expressed alarm that school districts now have less than one week to finalize their budgets and face potential teacher layoffs under the Governor's proposed funding cuts. The bill passed without a recorded vote tally being announced, though the Clerk recorded the vote. Leadership indicated negotiations would continue through the weekend with hopes of passing final budget bills next week.
A5704
LAID ASIDE
2024-03-14
An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to increases of rent in manufactured home parks
A05983
2023-03-31
An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to appointments to the office of associate judge of the court of appeals
The New York State Assembly debated A05983, sponsored by Assemblyman Chuck Lavine, which would allow the Governor to use an existing judicial nomination list to fill a vacancy created when an Associate Judge is promoted to Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. The bill aims to address a prolonged vacancy on the seven-member court, which currently has only six judges. Supporters, including Lavine and Assemblyman Fred Thiele, argued the measure would ensure a full complement of judges and prevent case backlogs, citing instances where cases have been sent back for reargument due to lack of a majority. However, the bill faced significant opposition from both sides of the aisle. Critics including Assemblywoman Aileen Walsh, Assemblyman Andrew Ra, Assemblyman Keith Brown, and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano raised concerns about fairness to potential applicants not on the existing list, constitutional due process issues, and the appearance of a political deal being struck mid-process. Walsh noted that individuals interested in Associate Judge positions but not the Chief Judge role would be foreclosed from applying, potentially limiting diversity on the court. Ra questioned the timing and suggested an effective date delay would be more appropriate. The debate continued at the time of this transcript segment, with no vote recorded.
A3172-A
2023-03-29
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to inspections of private passenger automobiles prior to the provision of coverage for physical damage thereto; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
The Assembly debated legislation that would eliminate Regulation 79, a decades-old insurance requirement for photo inspections of used vehicles prior to coverage. Sponsor Asm. Zebrowski characterized the 1970s-era rule as outmoded and costly, arguing that modern fraud-fighting tools like CARFAX and VIN etchings have rendered it unnecessary. However, opponents Asm. Smith and Asm. Gandolfo warned the bill would undermine a successful anti-fraud program that has saved $2.4 billion in prevented fraudulent claims over five years and generates $41 in fraud prevention for every $1 invested. Smith cited Massachusetts as a cautionary example, noting that when a similar program became optional there, inspections dropped 87 percent and insurance premiums spiked 61 percent. Gandolfo also highlighted that the CARCO inspection program employs approximately 300 Long Islanders at an average salary of $80,000 annually. Governor Hochul previously vetoed similar legislation. No vote was taken during this segment of debate.
Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.
Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026
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Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.
Lobbying Activity
No lobbying disclosures on record for this member in the available dataset (JCOPE filings targeting Assembly members).
Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.