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Member of the New York State Assembly, District 143

Unofficial result: Won — Ryan J. Taughrin (Democratic)

Source: erie.resultscaster.com

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:

Republican · Incumbent

Patrick J. Chludzinski has represented New York State Assembly District 143 since January 2025. He previously served in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard and worked for the Cheektowaga Police Department.

Records: Personal Income Tax Reduction 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Democratic

Ryan Taughrin is an assistant dean for enrollment management at the University at Buffalo and a first-generation college graduate from South Cheektowaga. His priorities include affordable child care and single-payer health care.

Sources: elections.ny.gov2