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Joseph Adamo III

Republican Party

STH · NY · District 108

Age 26Rensselaer,NY

New York State Assembly District 108

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Background

Joseph J. Adamo III is the Republican nominee for New York State Assembly District 108 in 2026. He works in emergency management for New York State, grew up in North Greenbush, attended Averill Park High School and Le Moyne College, and bought a home in Rensselaer with his fiancée in 2024. He previously ran unsuccessfully for Rensselaer Common Council in 2025.

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Healthcare

No verified Healthcare position was found for Joseph Adamo III in the available campaign materials or voter-guide pages for the 2026 New York State Assembly District 108 race. His campaign site lists priorities such as affordability, energy costs, public safety, term limits, and government accountability, but it does not state a healthcare policy position.

Healthcare

Economy & Jobs

Joseph Adamo III frames his Economy & Jobs position around affordability, lower energy costs, and creating opportunities so families, young professionals, small businesses, and taxpayers can remain in New York. No legislative voting record or sponsored bills were found for him because he appears to be a 2026 challenger rather than a current state legislator.

Specific Actions & Proposals

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Make New York More Affordable for Working Families

2026-10-21

Adamo states that his agenda includes making New York more affordable for working families, positioning affordability as a central economic issue.

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Create Opportunities to Keep Families in New York

2026-10-21

Adamo says New York should create opportunities that keep families in the state rather than forcing them to leave for better prospects elsewhere.

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Address Affordability and Rising Energy Costs

2026-03-06

In his campaign launch coverage, Adamo said affordability is getting worse, energy costs are rising, and families are struggling, indicating support for policies to reduce those pressures.

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Economy & Jobs

Immigration

No immigration position for Joseph Adamo III, the Republican candidate for New York State Assembly District 108 in 2026, was found in the searched sources. His campaign policy page lists broad priorities such as affordability, energy costs, public safety, term limits, and common-sense government, but does not mention immigration; his VOTE411 profile says the candidate has not yet responded.

Immigration

Climate & Energy

Joseph Adamo III has identified rising energy costs as part of the affordability problem he wants to address in the 2026 race for New York State Assembly District 108.

Specific Actions & Proposals

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Address rising energy costs as part of affordability agenda

2026-03-06

Adamo said in his campaign launch video that affordability is worsening, energy costs are rising, and families are struggling.

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Focus campaign on addressing energy costs

2026-03-06

The Times Union reported that Adamo and incumbent John McDonald both said they were focused on addressing energy costs, overall affordability, and public safety, while Adamo said he planned to release fresh state policy ideas during the campaign.

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Climate & Energy

Education

No specific Education position for Joseph Adamo III, Republican candidate for New York State Assembly District 108 in the 2026 cycle, was found in the searched campaign, voter-guide, or news sources. His campaign site lists policy areas such as affordability, energy costs, keeping New Yorkers in the state, term limits/accountability, public safety/emergency preparedness, and common-sense government, but not Education.

Education

Public Safety

Joseph Adamo III states that public safety is part of his campaign agenda, emphasizing support for first responders, safer communities, and emergency preparedness. His campaign materials connect this priority to his emergency management background and coordination experience during incidents.

Specific Actions & Proposals

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Support first responders and safer communities

2026-10-14

Adamo lists "Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness" as a campaign priority and describes it as supporting first responders and safer communities.

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Strengthen emergency preparedness and interagency coordination

2026-10-14

Adamo highlights his emergency management work maintaining situational awareness, monitoring incidents, and supporting coordination across agencies as the basis for stronger emergency preparedness leadership.

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