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New York State Assembly District 105

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Brooklyn Talarico

Democratic Party

STH · NY · District 105

Lagrangeville, NY

New York State Assembly District 105

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Background

Brooklyn Talarico is a Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 105. Her campaign biography describes her as a mother, licensed social worker, and daughter of a Navy combat veteran who has lived, worked, and raised her family in the Hudson Valley for the past decade. She says she has spent approximately 20 years working directly with individuals and families, including work in schools, foster care, mental health, addiction services, healthcare coordination, and private practice.

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Healthcare

Brooklyn Talarico, Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 105 in 2026, frames healthcare as an affordability and access issue, emphasizing expanded healthcare and mental health support for NY-105 families. Her campaign says care should not depend on zip code or insurance and highlights access barriers in rural and underserved communities.

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Expand affordable healthcare and mental health support

2026-10-19

Talarico lists expanding affordable healthcare and mental health support as a key campaign priority for New York Assembly District 105.

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Protect access to healthcare and expand mental health care

2026-10-14

Her campaign biography says she is focused on protecting access to healthcare and expanding mental health care as part of making life more affordable.

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Ensure healthcare and mental healthcare are accessible regardless of zip code or insurance

2026-10-19

On her platform page, Talarico says care should not be determined by a person’s zip code or insurance and that NY-105 families need to access and afford both physical and mental healthcare.

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Protecting and expanding access to healthcare and mental health services

2026-09-21

Talarico’s ActBlue campaign page lists protecting and expanding access to healthcare and mental health services among her key priorities.

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Healthcare

Economy & Jobs

Brooklyn Talarico’s Economy & Jobs platform emphasizes affordability for working families in New York Assembly District 105, including lower household costs, affordable childcare that helps parents remain in or return to the workforce, and transportation access that connects residents to job opportunities. She also supports responsible development and affordable housing as part of making the Hudson Valley more livable for working families.

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Lower costs for working families

2026-10-19

Talarico supports making everyday life more affordable for District 105 families, naming lower costs for working families as a key campaign priority.

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Affordable childcare to reduce workforce barriers

2026-10-19

Talarico supports accessible childcare and school-age services, arguing that unsafe or unaffordable childcare keeps many parents from returning to the workforce or maintaining stable income.

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Accountability for utilities and affordable housing

2026-10-14

Talarico supports making life more affordable by holding utility companies accountable, making childcare more affordable, and addressing the shortage of housing people can afford.

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Economy & Jobs

Immigration

No immigration-specific position, bill action, or stated policy for Brooklyn Talarico, Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly District 105 in 2026, was found in the searched sources. Her official campaign materials emphasize affordability, healthcare and mental health, childcare, transportation, and responsible growth, but do not state an immigration position.

Immigration

Climate & Energy

Brooklyn Talarico's Climate & Energy-related positions center on affordability and infrastructure: holding utility companies accountable, expanding reliable public transportation, and supporting responsible growth that protects the environment.

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Hold utility companies accountable for fair rates

2026-10-21

Talarico supports making life more affordable by holding utility companies accountable, an energy-affordability position tied to household costs in District 105.

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Reliable public transportation for rural communities

2026-10-21

Talarico supports reliable public transit and maintenance so rural residents can reach jobs, services, healthcare, and food resources without transportation barriers.

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Responsible growth and public transportation

2026-10-21

Talarico lists reliable public transportation and responsible growth as campaign priorities, connecting infrastructure and land-use planning to affordability and community needs.

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Thoughtful development without sacrificing the environment

2026-10-21

Talarico supports thoughtful, sustainable, and responsible development that preserves the district's rural character and does not sacrifice the environment, health, or community voice.

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Climate & Energy

Education

Brooklyn Talarico’s education-related platform emphasizes making childcare and school-age services accessible and affordable for families in New York Assembly District 105. She also says children who need additional medical or behavioral supports can face school-based challenges, and argues current systems are failing families who must advocate for those services.

Specific Actions & Proposals

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Expand accessible childcare and school-age services

2026-10-19

Talarico supports making childcare and school-age services more accessible so families are not forced out of the workforce by lack of safe, reliable, and affordable care.

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Improve school supports for children with medical or behavioral service needs

2026-10-19

Talarico says children needing additional medical or behavioral services can face challenges depending on their school, district, and support team, and frames stronger supports as necessary for families to thrive.

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Education

Public Safety

No specific Brooklyn Talarico position, bill, vote, or proposal explicitly framed as "Public Safety" was found for the 2026 New York State Assembly District 105 race. Her official campaign platform identifies her as a social worker running for NY Assembly District 105 and emphasizes expanding healthcare and mental health support, but does not list a public-safety plank or public-safety legislation.