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Anne T. Donnelly (current officeholder)
Candidate for District Attorney
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Biography
Anne T. Donnelly is the incumbent District Attorney for Nassau County, having taken office in 2022. A career prosecutor with over 30 years of experience, Donnelly has focused on public safety, gang enforcement, and supporting law enforcement. Her administration has prioritized addressing violent crime, narcotics, and cold cases, and has also worked on justice for vulnerable populations.
Top Priorities
- Public safety and combating violent crime
- Gang enforcement and support for law enforcement
- Addressing gun violence, online drug trafficking, and protecting vulnerable populations
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$680,000
Key Voting Record
New York's 'cashless bail' law N/A
During her 2021 campaign, Anne Donnelly took a strong stance against New York's 'cashless bail' law, which contributed to her electoral victory for District Attorney.
Formation of a specialized team to combat crime Yea
Immediately upon taking office in 2022, DA Donnelly formed a team of experienced prosecutors and law enforcement officials to combat crime in Nassau County.
Tough-on-crime prosecution policy Yea
Under her leadership, the DA's office has secured hundreds of tough sentences for various crimes, including attempted murder, gang shootings, and robberies, leading to a reported decrease in major crime.
Initiatives to dismantle narcotics rings and combat gang violence Yea
Her team dismantled a major narcotics ring and partnered with federal agencies to remove dozens of violent gang members from the streets.
Prioritization of cold case investigations Yea
DA Donnelly played an instrumental role in the Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation and secured a conviction in a 1968 cold case murder, resolving four others from the early 1970s.