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Rebecca Kassay
Rebecca Kassay (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 4. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Kassay (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 4. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Kassay completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Rebecca Kassay was born in Stony Brook, New York. Kassay earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, New Paltz in 2010. Her career experience includes working in public service. As of 2024, Kassay was affiliated with the Rotary Club of Port Jefferson, Montessori Model United Nations, and the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 4
Rebecca Kassay defeated incumbent Edward Flood in the general election for New York State Assembly District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rebecca Kassay (D)  | 50.7 | 30,795 |
| Edward Flood (R / Conservative Party) | 49.3 | 29,964 | ||
| Total votes: 60,759 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Skyler Johnson (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 4
Rebecca Kassay defeated Skyler Johnson in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 4 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rebecca Kassay | 64.1 | 3,479 |
 | Skyler Johnson | 35.9 | 1,951 | |
| Total votes: 5,430 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Flood advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 4.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Edward Flood advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 4.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Skyler Johnson advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 4.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kassay in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rebecca Kassay completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kassay's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a twice-elected Port Jefferson Village trustee and deputy mayor, I have consistently integrated climate resilience strategies and community involvement into governance. My decade of local community work prior to entering politics has enabled me to build deep connections and confidence throughout district communities and business networks. These diverse experiences and dedication to public service have compelled me to run for a seat in the New York State Assembly.
I will bring this community-based commitment to my candidacy, focusing on science-based solutions, responsive leadership, and inter-municipal coordination. My public service record underscores my dedication to fostering connections, addressing concerns, and advocating for an environmentally and economically resilient future. My campaign reflects my belief in the importance of representatives who bring practical, local experience to the decision-making dialogues in Albany.- As a small business owner, a homeowner, and Deputy Mayor of Port Jeff Village, I have been working to revive blighted commercial areas with the goals of supporting economic growth, creating local jobs, providing affordable housing, and bolstering the tax base. As your Assemblywoman, I will continue to revitalize our Main Streets and confront Long Island’s cost of living crisis.
- For over a decade, I have navigated local, state, and federal agencies alongside nonprofit organizations and community groups to tackle our environmental issues. This experience empowers me to enter the Assembly on day-one ready to continue proactively planning for climate resilience, protecting open space, addressing flooding, and improving Long Island’s water quality.
- Healthcare is a human right, but like so many things in New York, it’s not affordable. Like many small business owners and families, my husband and I spent years burdened by the dysfunction of the NYS health plan marketplace, compelling me to fight for affordable, accessible physical and mental healthcare for all New Yorkers.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Assembly District 4 |
Officeholder New York State Assembly District 4 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 5, 2024
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| Preceded by Edward Flood (R) |
New York State Assembly District 4 2025-Present |
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