Who is running for New York State Assembly, District 145 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for New York State Assembly, District 145 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in New York State Assembly District 145.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Becky WydyshRepublican | Nathan D. McMurrayDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | No public position | Government-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)Said · medium |
Becky Wydysh
RepublicanFormer Chair of the Niagara County Legislature
Rebecca Wydysh is the former chairwoman of the Niagara County Legislature, the first woman to hold that post34. Retiring Assemblyman Angelo Morinello endorsed her as his successor when he announced in January 2026 that he would not seek re-election45. She appears on the Republican and Conservative lines on the November 3, 2026 ballot12. Her campaign site lists no issue positions3.
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Nathan D. McMurray
DemocratPrivate citizen; former Grand Island Town Supervisor (2015 to 2019)
Nate McMurray served as Grand Island town supervisor from 2015 to 2019 and was the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 27th District in 2018 and 2020, losing both races5. He announced his Assembly run on January 21, 2026 for the open seat being vacated by Angelo Morinello5. He appears on the Democratic line only on the November 3, 2026 ballot12.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
HealthcareGovernment-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)medium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site says New York should pass the New York Health Act and build state-based universal health care if Washington does not act, and work with other states on a shared network. (2026) source
ImmigrationNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign site says the farm economy cannot survive without workers and calls for practical, legal, seasonal labor programs that reflect reality. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.