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Douglas M. Smith

Douglas M. Smith

Republican · New York · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for New York Assembly District 5, New York

Top priorities

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  • Support for law enforcement
  • Reducing government spending and the cost of living
  • Expanding educational opportunities and school safety
Biography

Douglas M. Smith is the Republican candidate for New York Assembly District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Douglas M. Smith is a sitting member for the district, per the Assembly's member directory. Smith is the incumbent assemblymember for District 5 and a small business owner operating a website design and hosting company, per his Assembly member page. He served seven years as Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Al Graf before his 2018 election and holds a mathematics degree with adolescent education certification from St. Joseph's College.

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New York Assembly District 5New York · 2026Suffolk County sample ballot

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