Fall election candidates are set in Hempstead

By mARK noLAn mnolan@liherald.com

The November elections are still quite a ways off, but the political season is already in high gear. Candidates for offices throughout Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead were announced late last month, meaning political hopefuls are actively campaigning on social media and in person.

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Olena Nicks. Clavin is also endorsed by the Conservative Party while Nicks is endorsed by the Working Families Party.

In a statement to the Herald, Clavin touted his record on taxes and quality of life.

“Working with the town board, I am proud to have frozen or cut taxes every year since I have taken office, and residents can expect another tax freeze budget from me for 2024,” Clavin said. “At the same time, our government is enhancing services, repaving roads, and upgrading parks. Respect for taxpayers, keeping neighbors safe and preserving the suburban character of our communities are my top priorities as I seek the support of residents in my re-election campaign for town supervisor.”

Nicks said in a statement to the Herald that she is running for supervisor to fight for families and improve quality of life.

“I am running for supervisor to stand up for our families in the largest township in America and be the voice they need,” Nicks said. “I am looking to unify Hempstead, boost small businesses, increase quality of life through green initiatives and improve water quality, and provide safety to all residents. I am running to continue pushing forward the thriving communities in the town and bring other communities that are seeing disparities up to speed.”

And the candidates are . . .

Supervisor, town of Hempstead

Olena Nicks DEM, WFP

Donald X. Clavin, Jr. REP, CON town Clerk, town of Hempstead

Susan E. Cools DEM

Kate Murray REP, CON

Receiver of taxes, town of Hempstead

Michael F. Reid DEM

Jeanine C. Driscoll REP, CON

Councilperson, town of Hempstead, 2nd District

Lawrence E. Nedelka DEM

Thomas E. Muscarella REP, CON

Councilperson, town of Hempstead, 3rd District

Ingrid G. Izaguirre DEM

Melissa L. Miller REP, CON

Councilperson, town of Hempstead, 4th District

Darien D. Ward DEM

Laura A. Ryder REP, CON

Councilperson, town of Hempstead, 5th District

Jasmine Pena DEM

Christopher J. Carini REP, CON

County Legislator, 1st District

Scott M. Davis DEM

Michael J. Lucchesi REP, CON

County Legislator, 2nd District

Siela A. Bynoe DEM, WFP

Karin B. Campbell REP, CON

County Legislator, 3rd District

Carrie Solages DEM, WFP

Sheharyar Ali REP, CON

County Legislator, 4th District

Alexis N. Pace DEM

Patrick C. Mullaney REP, CON

County Legislator, 5th District

Seth I. Koslow DEM

Joseph A. Baker REP, CON

County Legislator, 6th District

Debra S. Mule DEM, WFP

Benjamin Jackson REP, CON

County Legislator, 7th District

Tanvir Ahmad DEM

Howard J. Kopel REP, CON

County Legislator, 8th District

Erica R. Rico DEM

John J. Giuffre REP, CON

County Legislator, 9th District

Neeraj Kumar DEM

Scott P. Strauss REP, CON

County Legislator, 10th District

Weihua Yan DEM

Mazi Melesa Pilip REP, CON

County Legislator, 11th District

Delia M. DeRiggi Whitton DEM

John F. Stalzer REP, CON

County Legislator, 12th District

Matthew Pasternak DEM

Michael J. Giangregorio REP, CON

County Legislator, 13th District

Biju Chacko DEM

Thomas McKevitt REP, CON

County Legislator, 14th District

Jake Scheiner DEM

C. William Gaylor REP, CON

County Legislator, 15th District

Matthew W. Malin DEM

John Ferretti REP, CON

County Legislator, 16th District

Arnold W. Drucker DEM, WFP

James S. Asmus REP, CON

County Legislator, 17th District

Raja K. Singh DEM

Rose Marie Walker REP, CON

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