New York State Assembly District 126

Current seat holder: John Lemondes.

Ian Phillips

Ian Phillips earned a high school diploma from Auburn High School, a bachelor's degree from Alfred University, and a graduate degree from the University of Michigan. His career experience includes working as a teacher. Ian Phillips (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 126.

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“Affordability & the Cost of Living: Rising costs are killing the American Dream. Young people struggle to afford a home, pay off their student loans, hire childcare, or deal with unexpected healthcare costs.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Rising costs are killing the American Dream. Young people struggle to afford a home, pay off their student loans, hire childcare, or deal with unexpected healthcare costs.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

John Lemondes Jr.

John Lemondes was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 3, 2020. His initial district was comprised of parts of Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, and Onondaga counties. After his reelection in November of 2022 and the completion of the redistricting process, his new district contains parts of Onondaga and Cayuga counties.

“Gov. Hochul has once again shown her cards and proven how out of touch this current administration is. We’re told we live in the safest New York ever while people are being burned alive on the subway.” (Official legislative newsroom (nyassembly.gov))

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