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Nassau County, New York

Nassau County District Court Judge, 3rd District

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2 candidates are tracked for Nassau County District Court Judge, 3rd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lisa M. Petrocelli and William P. Bodkin. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

The county's official candidate list shows two candidates, Lisa M. Petrocelli and William P. Bodkin, each cross-endorsed by the Democratic, Republican and Conservative parties for the 3rd District's two seats. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Lisa M. Petrocelli

Democratic

Lisa M. Petrocelli previously served as executive director and managing attorney of Hofstra Law's Access to Justice Incubator, per Hofstra Law School. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lisa M. Petrocelli.

William P. Bodkin

Democratic · Incumbent

William P. Bodkin was appointed by the Nassau County Legislature on March 9, 2026 to serve as Judge of the District Court for the Third Judicial District, after nearly 20 years in the New York State court system, per an official Nassau County press release. He previously served as senior principal law clerk to Appellate Division, Second Department Justice Helen Voutsinas, and as Village Justice in Manorhaven, per the Long Island Press. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for William P. Bodkin.

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Candidate roster from official Nassau County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-10. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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