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2 candidates are tracked for Nassau County Legislature, District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Olena Nicks and Moshe E. Hill. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Legislator Olena Nicks (Democratic) faces Moshe E. Hill (Republican, Conservative), per the county's official candidate list and elected officials roster. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Olena Nicks is the incumbent Nassau County Legislator representing the 5th Legislative District, per the county's official 2026 elected officials list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Olena Nicks.
Moshe E. Hill is a lifelong West Hempstead resident, married with three children, and an active member of the Young Israel of West Hempstead synagogue, per the Long Island Press. He wrote opinion pieces for JNS.org as a political analyst and blogger from 2019 to 2023. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Moshe E. Hill.
2026 priorities (per the per the Long Island Press)
- Supports a property tax freeze to keep the county more affordable for families and seniors
- Wants increased police presence near houses of worship and stronger penalties for hate crimes, including antisemitic incidents
- Calls for improving parks and roads with community input