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Asm. Steve Stern
District 10
Democrat
First elected 2017
Steve Stern represents AD-10, a D+10 district on Long Island that skews high-income and heavily homeowning, with a median household income of $169,831, an 87.1% homeownership rate, and a voter registration breakdown of 37.4% Democrat, 27.2% Republican, and 31.1% Independent; the seat was held by Republicans before Stern flipped it in 2018. First elected in 2017, Stern has faced the same Republican challenger twice in succession, winning by 8.8 points in 2022 — the district's most competitive result under his tenure — and expanding that margin to 12.0 points in 2024; under a favorable Republican environment his 2026 outlook drops to Lean D, reflecting a district that remains genuinely contestable. In the 2025 session Stern sponsored 108 bills, with his heaviest concentration in Executive law (15 bills), Veterans' Service law (11 bills), and Tax law (9 bills), reflecting a legislative identity notably oriented toward veterans' issues in a district with evident military community presence. No committee chairmanship is listed in this brief, and no lobbying sector overlap data is provided for this member.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-10
Base lean: D+11
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+11). 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-10
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Steve Stern 56.0% (35,938) | Aamir Sultan 44.0% (28,287) | 12.0pts |
| 2022 | Steve Stern 54.4% (26,646) | Aamir Sultan 45.6% (22,352) | ⚡ 8.8pts |
| 2020 | Steve Stern 56.4% (37,061) | Jamie R. Silvestri 43.6% (28,620) | 12.8pts |
| 2018 | Steve Stern 59.9% (28,559) | Jeremy G. Williams 40.1% (19,135) | 19.8pts |
| 2016 | Chad A. Lupinacci 57.7% (32,671) | Edwin Perez 42.3% (23,923) | 15.4pts |
| 2014 | Chad A. Lupinacci 62.7% (17,457) | Dominick P. Feeney, Jr. 37.3% (10,367) | 25.4pts |
| 2012 | Chad A. Lupinacci 55.3% (26,410) | Joseph S. Dujmic, Jr. 44.7% (21,331) | 10.6pts |
| 2010 | James D. Conte 63.3% (23,766) | John Capobianco 36.7% (13,751) | 26.6pts |
| 2008 | James D. Conte 57.9% (30,987) | Jeffrey Stark 42.1% (22,531) | 15.8pts |
| 2006 | James D. Conte 53.5% (18,881) | Barbara A. Lo Moriello 46.5% (16,381) | ⚡ 7.0pts |
| 2004 | James D. Conte 51.0% (27,917) | David J. Needham 49.0% (26,784) | ⚡ 2.0pts |
| 2002 | James D. Conte 63.9% (20,312) | Hubert L. Johnson. Jr. 33.0% (10,483) | 30.9pts |
| 2000 | James D. Conte 60.0% (24,933) | Raymond G. Sansiviero 37.1% (15,400) | 22.9pts |
| 1998 | James D. Conte 62.7% (18,318) | Roberta Grasso-Tarlen 34.3% (10,010) | 28.4pts |
| 1996 | James D. Conte 58.5% (22,981) | Avrum J. Rosen 38.8% (15,246) | 19.7pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (Working Families) | Chad A. Lupinacci 91.3% (95) | Edwin Perez 8.7% (9) | 82.6pts |
| 2010 (Working Families) | James D. Conte 93.9% (31) | John Capobianco 6.1% (2) | 87.8pts |
| 2008 (Working Families) | James D. Conte (OTB) 100.0% (26) | Uncontested | — |
| 2004 (Conservative) | James D. Conte 83.1% (196) | John Condon 16.9% (40) | 66.2pts |
Special Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Steve Stern 59.1% (6,058) | Janet L. Smitelli 40.9% (4,199) | 18.2pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 10 Profile
Population
129,316
Median income
$169,831
Median rent
$2,259
Homeownership
87.1%
Education (BA+)
54.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Uninsured rate
2.5%
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
66.5%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
16.0%
Asian
9.1%
Median age
45.7
Foreign born
16.9%
Limited English households
2.3%
Veterans
2.8%
Disability rate
10.9%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
63.8%
Public transit
9.5%
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
108
Floor debate appearances
25
Years in office
9
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A00622-C
PASSED
2026-03-31
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to health insurance coverage for acupuncture services
The New York State Assembly passed A00622-C, legislation requiring large group health insurers to cover acupuncture treatment upon prescription by a healthcare provider. Sponsor Asm. Kim noted that many insurers already voluntarily cover acupuncture because it saves them money, and that acupuncturists undergo three years of intense medical training. Supporters including Mrs. Peoples-Stokes, Mr. Chang, and Mr. Sayegh emphasized acupuncture's effectiveness for pain management and its long history in Eastern medicine, with Mr. Chang noting the Veterans Administration approves it. Opponents argued the bill represents another insurance mandate that collectively raises premiums and disproportionately affects small and medium-size businesses. Ms. Walsh questioned the inconsistency of mandating private insurers cover acupuncture while the State does not cover it in the Essential Plan. The original bill version required the State to provide coverage but was modified to apply only to private insurers. The Minority Conference opposed the measure while the Majority Conference supported it.
A07796
PASSED
2026-03-23
An act to amend the Public Officers Law, in relation to accessing records under the Freedom of Information Law
A10418
PASSED
2026-03-16
An act to amend the Veterans' Services Law, in relation to expanding the Veterans' Services Commission.
A08087
PASSED
2026-03-09
An act to amend the Military Law, in relation to the issuance of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal
The Assembly passed A08087, sponsored by Assemblymember Stern and others, authorizing the issuance of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal. Assemblymember Slater spoke in support, noting that Cold War veterans answered their nation's call and deserve special recognition. He stated that Cold War era veterans in his district have specifically requested this commemorative medal and that state recognition would be meaningful to many veterans.
A09489
PASSED
2026-02-25
An act to amend the Real Property Tax Law, in relation to a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone
A05115
PASSED
2026-02-09
An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to home care worker wage parity
A09490
PASSED
2026-01-28
Amend Veterans' Services Law regarding volunteer opportunities for veterans
A08550
PASSED
2025-06-16
An act to amend Chapter 431 of the Laws of 2018 relating to authorizing the State Commissioner of Transportation to convey real property to the Town of Huntington, County of Suffolk, in relation to extending certain provisions
A05619-A / S05619
PASSED
2025-06-11
An act to amend the Real Property Tax Law, in relation to a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty
A01417
PASSED
2025-06-10
Lead-based paint inspection and disclosure requirements for residential real property sales and certain rental transactions
The Assembly passed Asm. Rivera's lead-based paint inspection bill (A01417) on a party-line vote with Republican exceptions. The legislation requires sellers of residential properties built before 1978 to obtain lead-based paint certifications before sale and disclose results to buyers. The requirement applies to sales and rent-to-own arrangements but not standard rentals. Sellers receive a $400-$500 tax credit to offset testing costs, which average $400-$500. The bill does not mandate remediation, only disclosure. Multiple members emphasized lead poisoning as the most preventable and prevalent health threat to children, with impacts including developmental delays, learning disabilities, and reduced educational capacity. Asm. Peoples-Stokes criticized America's historical prioritization of business profit over public health, while Asm. Meeks detailed extensive health consequences. The bill has passed three times previously with no reported concerns from county clerks. It takes effect August 1, 2026.
A06721-A
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to providing confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling
The Assembly passed A06721-A, sponsored by Asm. Judy Griffin, establishing confidentiality protections for law enforcement peer support counseling communications. The bill creates a formal peer-to-peer mental health support program for police officers modeled on the successful Joseph P. Dwyer program for veterans. Multiple members spoke in support, emphasizing that law enforcement officers face suicide rates 54 percent higher than the general population and that peer support with confidentiality protections is critical to address the trauma officers experience responding to violent crimes and life-threatening situations. Asm. Griffin noted the legislation was years in the making with input from police organizations statewide, including the Nassau County PBA. The bill passed with broad bipartisan support, with speakers including former law enforcement officer Asm. O'Pharrow and members from across the state.
A07845
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend the Public Health Law, in relation to establishing a State Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Registry
A07745
PASSED
2025-06-04
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to extending the authority of the County of Suffolk to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use tax.
A07745
PASSED
2025-06-04
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to extending the authority of the County of Suffolk to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use tax.
A07745
PASSED
2025-06-04
An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to extending the authority of the County of Suffolk to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use tax.
A03003-D
PASSED
2025-05-08
Revenue Budget Bill
The New York State Assembly passed the $254 billion revenue budget bill on May 8, with debate centered on competing fiscal priorities. Sponsored by Assemblymember Pretlow, the bill extends and expands film tax credits by $100 million, restructures the MTA payroll tax to reduce burdens on small businesses while increasing rates on large employers, and includes provisions restricting private equity purchases of residential properties. Supporters highlighted benefits to the film industry, affordable housing preservation, and disability employment incentives. Critics, including Assemblymember Sempolinski, argued the $111 million film credit expansion diverts resources from direct care workers serving vulnerable populations. The bill includes $2 billion in rebate checks to residents, expanded semiconductor R&D incentives, and an organ donation tax credit. A party vote was requested, with the Minority Conference voting generally in the negative while allowing individual members to vote affirmatively. The bill passed with multiple members explaining their votes in support.
A03003-D
PASSED
2025-05-08
Revenue Budget Bill
The New York State Assembly passed a comprehensive revenue budget bill on May 8 that includes $100 million in new film tax credits, MTA payroll tax restructuring, and $2 billion in rebate checks to residents. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Pretlow, drew criticism from some members over spending priorities. Assemblymember Sempolinski opposed the measure, arguing the film tax credit expansion diverts resources from direct care workers for vulnerable populations. Assemblymember Maher questioned the $2 billion rebate check allocation when direct support professionals lack adequate wages. The bill also includes restrictions on private equity home purchases, expansion of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit for affordable housing conversion, and increases to problem gaming funding. The Minority Conference voted generally in the negative, though members were free to vote affirmatively. The bill passed with support from the Majority Conference.
A03003-D
PASSED
2025-05-08
Revenue Budget Bill
The Assembly passed the $254 billion revenue budget bill on May 8, with debate centered on competing fiscal priorities. The bill extends and expands the film tax credit by $100 million, drawing criticism from Assemblymember Sempolinski, who argued the $111 million revenue reduction should instead fund wages for developmentally disabled care workers. The budget includes a $2 billion rebate check program, MTA payroll tax restructuring that reduces rates for most businesses while increasing them on large employers with $10 million-plus annual payroll expenses, and restrictions on private equity purchases of residential properties. Assemblymember Maher questioned whether semiconductor R&D incentives lack local purchase requirements and raised concerns about the scope of an organ donation tax credit. The bill passed with support from members highlighting provisions for historic preservation tax credit transferability, gaming problem mitigation funding, and disability employment tax credits. A party vote was requested, with the Minority Conference voting generally in the negative while allowing individual members to vote affirmatively.
A04649-A
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Veterans' Services Law, in relation to Certificates of Honorable Separation from or services in the Armed Forces of the United States
A04938
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to providing protections for telecommunications tower technicians
A08087
PASSED
2025-05-05
An act to amend the Military Law, in relation to the issuance of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal
A00518 / S6584-C
PASSED
2025-02-11
An act to amend the Executive Law in relation to the collection of certain demographic information by State agencies, boards, departments and commissions; chapter amendment to Laws of 2024
The Assembly passed A00518, sponsored by Assemblywoman González-Rojas, amending state law to improve demographic data collection for Middle Eastern and North African communities. The chapter amendment extends the compliance deadline to January 1, 2027, adds Jordan and Sudan to the list of named countries, and requires agencies to file progress reports if they cannot meet reporting requirements. González-Rojas argued the bill addresses the historical invisibilization of MENA populations and enables better policymaking, noting that the federal Census automatically recategorizes people identifying as Middle Eastern/North African as White. Assemblyman Gandolfo raised concerns that the bill prioritizes reclassification over addressing systemic barriers to support and questioned whether disaggregation will lead to new funding sources or program eligibility. The Republican Conference voted generally in the negative, while the Majority Conference voted generally in favor. The bill passed with González-Rojas voting affirmatively.
A00693
PASSED
2025-01-14
Amend Executive Law relating to contact information provided to crime victims
A10355-A
PASSED
2024-06-10
An act to amend the Private Housing Finance Law, in relation to authorizing the granting of an additional real property tax exemption for certain redevelopment company projects within the County of Nassau
The Assembly passed A10355-A, sponsored by Assemblyman Stern, which amends the Private Housing Finance Law to authorize an additional real property tax exemption for certain redevelopment company projects within Nassau County. Members praised the bill as critical for seniors, with Assemblyman Durso noting that thousands of seniors will be able to afford to stay in their homes as a result. Assemblyman Blumencranz characterized the legislation as literally life or death for some seniors, underscoring the measure's importance to the elderly population.
A10355-A
PASSED
2024-06-07
An act to amend the Private Housing Finance Law, in relation to authorizing the granting of an additional real property tax exemption for certain redevelopment company projects within the County of Nassau
The Assembly passed A10355-A, sponsored by Assemblyman Stern, which amends the Private Housing Finance Law to authorize an additional real property tax exemption for certain redevelopment company projects within Nassau County. Members Durso and Blumencranz spoke in support, with Durso noting that thousands of seniors will be able to afford to stay in their homes because of the exemption. Blumencranz characterized the legislation as literally life or death for some seniors, underscoring the measure's significance for the elderly population.
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.