See where Wieder, Bonomolo and Klein stand on housing, taxes and schools. Names follow official Rockland County election filings.
Aron B. Wieder (Democratic), Rob Bonomolo (Republican), Abraham Klein (Conservative) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Assembly District 97; Aron B. Wieder is the sitting member, per the Assembly's member directory. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Aron Wieder is the Democratic incumbent for Assembly District 97 and has lived in Spring Valley, Rockland County, for over 30 years, per the New York State Assembly. They served on the East Ramapo school board from 2008 to 2011 and as a Rockland County Legislator from 2011 to 2019, including as Majority Leader, per the New York State Assembly. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
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Rob Bonomolo is a fourth-generation Rockland County resident and the president of Rockland County Laborers Local 754, per the campaign site. He is also president of Pearl River Little League and serves on the Town of Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals, per the campaign site.
Abraham Klein is the Conservative candidate for New York Assembly District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for New York Assembly District 97 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for New York Assembly District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Aron B. Wieder, Rob Bonomolo and Abraham Klein. Candidate information follows official Rockland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, taxes and schools.
When is the New York Assembly District 97 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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