Who is running for New York State Assembly, District 150 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for New York State Assembly, District 150 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in New York State Assembly District 150.
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.
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Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Thomas A. CarleDemocrat | Andrew M. MolitorRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Safety net programs | Keep them about as they areSaid · low | No public position |
| Business regulation | No public position | Cut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental rulesSaid · low |
| Abortion | Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Said · low | No public position |
| Energy and climate | All of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickSaid · medium | All of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickSaid · low |
| Policing and crime | No public position | Tougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailOfficial action · high |
| Election rules | No public position | Photo ID required, with current access otherwiseOfficial action · medium |
| Electoral College | No public position | Keep the Electoral College but award electors by congressional districtOfficial action · medium |
| Transgender athletes | No public position | No, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsOfficial action · medium |
Thomas A. Carle
DemocratPrivate citizen; retired manufacturing manager; former Chautauqua County Legislator
Tom Carle of Fredonia is a retired manufacturing plant manager and human resources professional, born in Binghamton, who served on the Chautauqua County Legislature in 202543. He ran for Congress in New York's 23rd District in 2024 and for Chautauqua County Executive in 2025, losing both, and announced his Assembly run in May 202632. He appears on the Democratic and Working Families lines on the November 3, 2026 ballot1.
Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign announcement said he favors continued natural gas use along with renewable energy, and controlled placement of data centers. (2026-05) source
Safety net programsKeep them about as they arelow
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
Said · low confidence- His 2024 campaign site said there is no issue more important than a woman's right to make her own decisions about her reproductive rights. (2024) source
Term limitsNo single answer fitslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In his 2024 congressional survey he said term limits are preferable because time in office invites careerism and influence peddling. (2024) source
No public position found on: Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Immigration, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, 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.
Andrew M. Molitor
Republican · IncumbentMember of the New York State Assembly, District 150 (since January 2025)
Andrew Molitor of Westfield was Chautauqua County's first assistant district attorney and president of the Bar Association of Northern Chautauqua before his election to the Assembly on November 5, 20241. He appears on the Republican and Conservative lines on the November 3, 2026 ballot2.
Where they stand 9 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailhigh
Official action · high confidence- Sponsors A6957, which would expand judges' discretion to set bail for felonies and for people charged while awaiting trial, and require custody for people charged in three separate criminal cases. (2025) source
- His campaign site says there is a great need to change the state's bail laws, that he is determined to see further rollbacks of current criminal justice reforms, and that police need the tools to protect law-abiding citizens. (2026) source
Electoral CollegeKeep the Electoral College but award electors by congressional districtmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Sponsors A4401, which would give two of New York's electoral votes to the statewide winner and one to the winner of each congressional district. (2025) source
Election rulesPhoto ID required, with current access otherwisemedium
Official action · medium confidence- Sponsors A4402, which would require first-time registrants to show proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate or passport. (2025) source
- Sponsors A4449, which would prohibit ballot harvesting and limit who may submit another voter's absentee ballot application. (2025) source
- Co-sponsors A5204, which would require a government photo identification card to vote and give people a no-charge way to get one. (2025) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Co-sponsors A7741, which would bar students not assigned female at birth from school teams in grades 7 to 12 that are designated for female athletes. (2025) source
Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets picklow
Said · low confidence- His campaign site says he will fight proposed bans on natural gas and appliances and work to reduce utility costs. (2026) source
Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental ruleslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign site says he will reduce burdensome regulations and lower taxes to foster economic prosperity. (2026) source
ImmigrationNo single answer fitslow
Official action · low confidence- Sponsors bills requiring undocumented immigrants to submit background checks and health screenings to receive state resources. (2025) source
AI regulationNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on the RAISE Act, a state law setting safety and reporting rules for developers of the most powerful AI models (119 to 22). (2025-06-12) source
GunsNo single answer fitslow
Official action · low confidence- Sponsors bills to let 11-year-olds possess a rifle in certain circumstances and to allow pistol possession during firearms courses in Chautauqua County. (2025) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Abortion, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, 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.