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— Gun Politics in New York (@gunpoliticsny) August 8, 2026
Category: Elections
Everytown endorsements
Everytown has made a couple of endorsements in New York:
- Incumbent Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay (D-4)
- Jared Behr, Nassau County Legislature District 16.
I’m assuming they endorsed Kassay because she barely defeated an incumbent back in ’24 to claim the AD-4 seat.
Bye, bye Bill
The media made a big deal about extreme Left candidates winning in primary elections, but one bright spot was long time incumbent Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli going down in flames to challenger Onondaga County legislator Mo Brown in the Democrat primary by a 104 vote margin.
I don’t know if Mo is 2A friendly, but Magnarelli certainly was not. The close vote shows the importance of getting gun owners involved in primaries as well as the general elections.
Primary recommendations
Tuesday is primary election day.
I love primaries because turnout is always low so it is easier to effect the outcome. I’m not impressed with the choices available so this is my recommendation:
- In the AD-129 Democrat primary, vote FOR challenger Maurice “Mo” Brown to oust incumbent Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli who never supports 2A.
- In the CD-10 Democrat primary, vote FOR incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman even though he’s a giant, glowing asshole because it will be hilarious when super-douche Brad Lander goes down in flames.
This is as good as it gets. Vote early and often.
Newsbits
Friday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Kennedy And Meng Introduce New Legislation To Ban Enhanced Body Armor Use By Civilians
- New York lawmakers push ban on enhanced body armor for civilians
- Hochul blasted for using budget to pass firearm restrictions
- Erie County Legislature overrides County Executive’s veto, adopts youth hunting law
Politics:
Primary election guide
City & State has a good article on upcoming primary elections, “The 2026 state legislative primary races to watch.”
My advice:
- In SD-25 support Marlon Rice to oust Jabari Brisport.
- In SD-61 support Jonathan Rivera to oust Jeremy Zellner so we can roll the dice on an open Assembly seat.
- In AD-129 support Maurice Brown because Bill Magnarelli is a dick.
Giffords endorses Hochul
Giffords has endorsed Governor Hochul for re-election:
“… “Throughout their careers, both Governor Hochul and Speaker Adams have proven their commitment to building safer communities and fighting gun violence, making them the leaders that New York needs right now. It is a privilege to support New York’s first all-women ticket, and I am proud to endorse both of these champions in the fight to save lives,” Giffords said …”
Big deal. This will do nothing for her re-election. The timing is a little interesting coming almost immediately after Bruce Blakeman sent out his letter, which they link to my blog:
“… Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Hochul’s Republican challenger in New York’s governor race, has differing views about gun rights. In a March 5 letter sent to second amendment supporters in New York, the gubernatorial candidate said he will issue an executive order to create a New York Constitutional Enforcement Task Group when he’s elected “to vigorously defend the rights of law-abiding New Yorkers.” …”
I have yet to come across anyone who believes Blakeman on this.
Blakeman letter on 2A
Brady’s pick Goldman
Incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman is facing a primary against Brad Lander.
The Brady Campaign is backing Goldman:
“… “Our country is suffering from a horrific yet preventable gun violence crisis. If we want to make real and lasting change, we need leaders in Congress with a track record of fighting for gun safety and a determination to pass common-sense reform. Congressman Dan Goldman has both,” said Kris Brown, President of the Brady Campaign and Brady PAC …”
Both candidates are giant flaming turds on 2A and pretty much everything else. That said, Goldman is arguably the lesser of two evils.
