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Jarett Gandolfo
Republican PartySTS · NY · District 8
New York State Senate District 8
STS · NY · District 8
New York State Senate District 8
SUNY Albany—degree in Criminal Justice; Villanova University—Master of Public Administration and certificate in City Management
Data last updated 10/21/2026
Jarett Gandolfo was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 3, 2020, representing Assembly District 7 in Suffolk County. Before his election, he worked alongside former Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino as chief of staff, helping constituents, securing grants for local governments and nonprofits, and supporting local organizations. His biography also notes blue-collar work experience at his grandfather’s window-treatment shop and jobs as a supermarket cashier and warehouse delivery driver.
Committee Assignments: Committee on Health · Committee on Insurance · Committee on Rules
Jarett Gandolfo, the Republican/Conservative candidate for New York State Senate District 8 in 2026 and a sitting Assembly member, has taken healthcare-related positions focused on opposing COVID-19 vaccine-mandate penalties for healthcare workers and advancing youth mental-health/safety measures. His record includes prime-sponsoring legislation on suicide-prevention health curriculum and CPR/first-aid staffing in school cafeterias.
Jarett Gandolfo presents an Economy & Jobs platform focused on affordability, lower burdens on businesses, responsible budgeting, opposition to unfunded mandates, and creating a climate where Long Island businesses can grow and jobs can flourish. As a sitting New York Assembly member now running for New York State Senate District 8, he has also backed specific small-business relief, worker-pay, infrastructure, and anti-inflation measures.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Gandolfo backed IBEW Local 1049 workers in contract negotiations with National Grid and urged an agreement recognizing their work with financial security and wages keeping pace with the cost of living.
SourceGandolfo called on NYSDOT to begin full rehabilitation of the Robert Moses Causeway bridge earlier, noting the bridge supports seasonal tourism, recreation, and small local businesses reliant on summer visitors.
SourceJarett Gandolfo supports tougher immigration enforcement, including ending or reversing New York “sanctuary” limits and requiring state/local law enforcement and courts to cooperate with ICE when non-citizens are arrested or convicted. He also supports local approval requirements before asylum-seeker housing facilities can be established.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Gandolfo stated that New York must compel law enforcement at every level to cooperate with ICE and strengthen laws so the state is not a preferred destination for illegal immigrants, especially those with criminal intent.
SourceJarett Gandolfo emphasizes affordability, reliability, consumer choice and infrastructure in energy policy, while opposing what he describes as unrealistic climate or clean-energy mandates that raise utility costs. He also states support for protecting Long Island's drinking water, bays, beaches and open spaces.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Gandolfo joined Republican legislators criticizing the draft state energy plan as a one-size-fits-all approach that would raise utility bills and arguing for common-sense solutions that protect the environment while lowering costs.
SourceIn Assembly floor debate, Gandolfo stated support for a common-sense energy policy prioritizing affordability, reliability, feasibility, safety, fuel diversity and energy choice, while criticizing policies he said would dismantle natural-gas infrastructure and jeopardize the grid.
SourceA candidate profile for Gandolfo in the 2026 New York State Senate District 8 race states that he supports protecting Long Island's drinking water, bays, beaches and open spaces.
SourceJarett Gandolfo is the 2026 Republican/Conservative candidate for New York State Senate District 8 and currently serves in the New York State Assembly, where his education-related record emphasizes school health/safety, student mental health, local/school-family flexibility, and student supports.
Jarett Gandolfo, the Republican/Conservative 2026 candidate for New York State Senate District 8 and a sitting New York Assembly member, frames public safety around repealing bail reform, strengthening law enforcement, and allowing state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. His record includes sponsoring bills related to ICE notification/cooperation and publicly opposing legislation he says would restrict police.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Gandolfo publicly called for repealing New York bail reform and empowering local law enforcement, arguing that repeat releases and crime increases harmed public safety.
SourceGandolfo opposed proposed police-related measures such as Police Use of Force Standards and Clean Slate, saying they would hamper police service and make communities more vulnerable.
SourceGandolfo was reported as bringing a bill to a GOP public transit safety package that would prevent the governor from blocking state and local law-enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, saying riders deserve to feel safe on trains and buses.
SourceNew York State Assembly biography
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=007&sh=bioFetched: biography, education, location
New York State Assembly committee membership
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=007&sh=commFetched: committees
Newsday endorsement profile
https://newsday.atexcloud.io/opinion/endorsements/jarett-c-gandolfo-state-senate-district-8-long-island-election-2026-w2tf02pbFetched: age, office_context
New York State Board of Elections primary certification
https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/05/accessible-june-23-2026-primary-certification-amended-5.13.26_0.pdfFetched: office_context
New York State Board of Elections - June 23, 2026 Primary Certification
https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/05/accessible-june-23-2026-primary-certification-amended-5.13.26_0.pdfFetched: candidateIdentity
Who Runs NY - Suffolk County Candidates and Campaign Finance 2026
https://whorunsny.org/suffolkFetched: campaignFinance, candidateIdentity
Capitol Lens - New York legislator rankings
https://capitollens.org/new-york/rankings/Fetched: votingRecord
NYSUT
https://www.nysut.org/resources/special-resources-sites/voter-guide/endorsementsFetched: endorsements
Newsday
https://newsday.atexcloud.io/opinion/endorsements/jarett-c-gandolfo-state-senate-district-8-long-island-election-2026-w2tf02pbFetched: endorsements
Suffolk County PBA
https://www.suffolkpba.org/?zone=/unionactive/election_list.cfmFetched: endorsements
Long Island Advance / Creative Circle Media PDF
https://cdn1.creativecirclemedia.com/liadvance/files/20260218-105152-e41-SCN%202-19-26_Web.pdfFetched: endorsements
New York State Board of Elections
https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/05/accessible-june-23-2026-primary-certification-amended-4.30.26-.pdfFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Member Directory - Jarett Gandolfo
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-GandolfoFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Sponsored Legislation - Jarett Gandolfo
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=007&sh=sponsorFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Press Release
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-Gandolfo/story/99302Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2406Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Bill Search
https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Summary=Y&Text=Y&Votes=Y&bn=A08513&leg_video=1&term=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly member biography
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-GandolfoFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly press release on inflation relief
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-Gandolfo/story/100733Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly press release on football box pools
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-Gandolfo/story/108868Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly bill page for public utility authority rate approval
https://www.nyassembly.gov/leg/?Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Summary=Y&Text=Y&Votes=Y&bn=A02291&term=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly press release on IBEW Local 1049 workers
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-Gandolfo/story/113083Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly press release on Fire Island Inlet Bridge rehabilitation
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-Gandolfo/story/117043Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Board of Elections 2026 primary certification
https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/05/accessible-june-23-2026-primary-certification-amended-4.30.26-.pdfFetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate legislation page for A2261
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2261Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate legislation page for A2262
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2262Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate press release on immigration enforcement legislation
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/andrew-j-lanza/senate-and-assembly-republicans-introduce-legislationFetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate legislation page for A5077
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5077Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate legislation PDF
https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A2291Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate press release
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/steven-d-rhoads/senate-and-assembly-republicans-urge-public-input-newFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly transcript
https://nys.smarttranscriptsai.com/meetings/Full_Assembly/Assembly_Session/2026_05_26_00-00/transcript.htmlFetched: issuePositions
Branch.vote candidate profile
https://www.branch.vote/races/2026-new-york-general-election-ny-state-state-senator-ny-state-senate-8/candidates/jarrett-gandolfoFetched: issuePositions
BallotReady
https://www.ballotready.org/people/jarett-c-gandolfoFetched: candidateIdentity, currentOffice, issuePositions
New York State Assembly
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-Gandolfo/Fetched: currentOffice, issuePositions
New York State Assembly Bill Search
https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A02406&leg_video=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Bill Search
https://www.nyassembly.gov/leg/?Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Summary=Y&Text=Y&Votes=Y&bn=A01358&leg_video=1&term=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Bill Search
https://www.nyassembly.gov/leg/?Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Summary=Y&Text=Y&Votes=Y&bn=A03631&leg_video=1&term=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly
https://www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Jarett-Gandolfo/story/100514Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jarett-Gandolfo/story/97611Fetched: issuePositions