- New York state Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, a Democrat representing the 123rd District, has announced that she will not run for reelection in 2026, marking the end of her tenure in the state Legislature’s lower chamber, which began in 2005.
- Lupardo’s district includes the city of Binghamton and the towns of Vestal and Union, and she has had the opportunity to serve the community in various capacities, including as chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee since 2019.
- Prior to her current role as chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, Lupardo has also served as chair of the Committee on Aging and chair of the Committee on Children and Families, demonstrating her commitment to advancing various causes and issues in the community.
- Originally from Staten Island, Lupardo moved to the Southern Tier in the 1970s to attend graduate school and has since become an integral part of the community, having also served on the Broome County Legislature from 1999 to 2000.
- According to Lupardo, serving in the Assembly has been an incredible honor, but she feels that the time has come for a new chapter in her life, and after her current term is over, she will leave the Assembly to remain active in the community and focus on the causes and issues she has worked to advance.
- Lupardo expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to live and work in the Southern Tier, which she considers a wonderful place, and she looks forward to joining with others in a new capacity to continue working to make the community even better.
Local News Coverage of the Announcement
- Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will not seek reelection (WSKG News): Provides a detailed look at her 22-year tenure, her role as chair of the Agriculture Committee, and her plans to remain active in the community after her term ends in 2026.
- Lupardo Won’t Seek Re-Election to NYS Assembly (WNBF News): Features quotes from her press conference at the Binghamton State Office Building where she noted that while the decision was difficult, “the time is right” for a new chapter.
- Assemblywoman Lupardo Will Not Seek Re-Election (Tiers News): Includes the full text of her official statement reflecting on her 50 years in the Broome County community.
Related Political Context
- Speaker Heastie Statement on Assemblymember Lupardo’s Announcement: An official release from the Assembly Speaker’s office acknowledging her service and leadership within the Democratic conference.
- 2026 New York State Assembly Election Overview (Wikipedia): A tracking page for all 150 Assembly seats up for election in 2026. It lists Lupardo among other high-profile retiring Democrats, such as Deborah Glick and Stacey Pheffer Amato.
- Wave of Retirements Hits the New York Legislature (City & State NY): Although written during the previous cycle, this article provides context on the trend of long-serving New York lawmakers stepping down and the “ennui” of leaving the chamber.
Candidate & District Information
- Ballotpedia: New York State Assembly District 123: Currently updated to show the 2024 results (where Lupardo defeated Lisa O’Keefe); this page will be the primary source for tracking new candidates as they file between March and April 2026.
- WSKG: Lupardo, O’Keefe Face Off (2024): Useful for understanding the issues that dominated the most recent election in her district, which likely will carry over into the 2026 race.
