New York State Assembly District 14 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for New York State Assembly District 14 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for New York State Assembly District 14

Incumbent David McDonough defeated Dustin Ginsberg in the general election for New York State Assembly District 14 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	David McDonough (R / Conservative Party)	65.0	40,365
	Dustin Ginsberg (D)	35.0	21,718
	Other/Write-in votes	0.0	13

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,096
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

I believe we must invest in our children. I will fight to provide better public schools, raise teacher pay, and ensure college is affordable for all. The student debt crisis has gone on for long enough, we must provide better education for our citizens.

I will fight hard to reduce property taxes and increase tax reliefs for families

I will fight to make healthcare affordable for all and ensure no one goes into debt over medical bills.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have been an advocate for equal rights since I was a freshman in college and came to terms with my sexuality. I will fight hard for reproductive rights and ensure abortion stays legal and accessible. I believe healthcare and college tuition should be affordable to all New Yorkers.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

I would like to leave a New York that is more equal and fair for all citizens.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

The election of Barack Obama. I was 13 and in middle school and remember watching his inauguration in the auditorium because our teachers let us miss class if we wanted to watch that historical event. His speech ignited a fire in me that is still burning.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

Less Than Zero

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

I believe that Governor must be held accountable to the state legislature and work in good faith with us to ensure we pass laws that will have a positive impact on New Yorkers.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

As a first-time candidate with no elected experience, I do not think prior experience is necessarily beneficial. We have career politicians that are ineffective at their jobs and recently have seen first-time candidates elected who are doing an amazing job working for the people.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

Yes, I do. I believe in any job it is important to build relationships with your co-workers. I believe building relationships with other legislators allows a shared stream of ideas.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

An independent commission that will ensure the least amount of gerrymandering.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

Health, Higher Education, and Social Services.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Dustin Ginsberg (D)

At this time my focus is one the state assembly.