Gary Dickson
Gary Dickson (Republican Party) is running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 142. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.[source]
Biography
Gary Dickson was born in Los Angeles, California. Dickson served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1985. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland in 1986 and a graduate degree from George Mason University in 2014. His career experience includes working as a government administrator.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 142
Gary Dickson (R) is running in the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 142 on June 23, 2026.
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2024
See also: New York's 26th Congressional District special election, 2024
General election
Special general election for U.S. House New York District 26
Timothy M. Kennedy defeated Gary Dickson in the special general election for U.S. House New York District 26 on April 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Timothy M. Kennedy (D / Working Families Party) | 68.5 | 48,050 |
| Gary Dickson (R / Conservative Party) | 31.3 | 21,982 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 159 | ||
| Total votes: 70,191 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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- One-party rule in New York has resulted in out-of-control budgets at the local and state level. Federal spending is also out of control. The government tells us things are good, but our day-to-day experience tells us otherwise. Inflation is crazy and our kids can't afford to buy houses. My opponent is a career politician who thinks nothing of throwing money at any and all problems, regardless of outcome or effectiveness. This must stop. I will bring a voice for fiscal sanity to Congress.
- Despite what the government tells them, citizens are feeling more and more vulnerable to crime. I will advocate for police and for prioritizing the interests of victims over those of criminals.
- We must get immigration under control. We are a nation of immigrants, but most of us or our ancestors followed the rules and came here legally. In 2009 Democrats recognized that 500,000 people a year was too much, and walls were a good thing. Now they say that 2 million is OK and walls are bad. I disagree.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 1, 2024
