Politics & Government

NYS 7th AD Preview: Jarett Gandolfo Vs. Douglas Pearsall

Incumbent Republican Assemb. Jarett Gandolfo will be challenged by Democrat Douglas Pearsall in the 7th Assembly District.

Incumbent Assemb. Jarett Gandolfo will face challenger Douglas Pearsall in the 7th Assembly District.
Incumbent Assemb. Jarett Gandolfo will face challenger Douglas Pearsall in the 7th Assembly District. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

LONG ISLAND, NY — Voters in New York's 7th Assembly District will see an incumbent challenged as they head to the polls on Nov. 8.

The candidates:

Incumbent Assemb. Jarett Gandolfo, of Sayville, was first elected to the assembly in 2020 with a 60 percent lead, according to Ballotpedia.

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He will face Democrat Douglas Pearsall, of Bayport, in the election.

Communities in the 7th Assembly District include Bay Shore, Brightwaters, Islip, East Islip, Islip Terrace, Great River, Oakdale, Bohemia, West Sayville, Sayville, Bayport, Blue Point, Patchogue, and East Patchogue.

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