Member of the New York State Assembly, District 144
Assembly District 144; New York
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Democratic
Donna Dye Sholk is a lifelong Lockport resident and certified management accountant who was controller of the Olin plant in Niagara Falls. She focuses on local use of Niagara hydropower, fixing Lockport's water system and access to health care.
Republican · Incumbent
Paul Bologna, a Clarence native, was chief of staff to former Assemblyman Mike Norris before his 2024 election. He focuses on public safety, lower child care costs and local control over decisions such as energy projects.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, Data Privacy 1 against
Sources: elections.ny.gov2