See where Giuffre and Jankunas stand on taxes and public safety. Names follow official Nassau County election filings.
Incumbent Legislator John J. Giuffre (Republican, Conservative) faces Joy Jankunas (Democratic), per the county's official candidate list and elected officials roster. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.
This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, John J. Giuffre, is on the ballot.
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John J. Giuffre is the sitting Nassau County Legislator for the 8th Legislative District, where he chairs the Government Services & Operations Committee, per the county's official website. He is an attorney and owner of Giuffré Law Offices, P.C., per PoliticsNY.
No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Who is running for Nassau County Legislature, District 8 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Nassau County Legislature, District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John J. Giuffre and Joy Jankunas. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes and public safety.
When is the Nassau County Legislature, District 8 election in New York?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Nassau County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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