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Nassau County, New York

Nassau County Legislature, District 16

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2 candidates are tracked for Nassau County Legislature, District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jared S. Behr and Olivia G. Pfeifer. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

The county's official candidate list shows Jared S. Behr (Democratic) and Olivia G. Pfeifer (Republican, Conservative) for this seat. Neither name matches the sitting Legislative District 16 official on the county's 2026 elected officials roster, indicating an open seat. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Jared S. Behr

Democratic

Jared Behr is a former prosecutor and small-business owner who previously worked for then-Congressman Steve Israel, per his campaign site. He is running for Nassau County Legislature District 16, covering Plainview, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Syosset, Woodbury and Jericho.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-10.

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Olivia G. Pfeifer

Republican

Olivia G. Pfeifer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nassau County Legislature, District 16, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Olivia G. Pfeifer.

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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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