2026 New York General Election

# Meet Graham!

Graham is a lifelong Long Islander. He is a husband, father, and attorney in private practice here in Nassau County. As part of his practice, he has built a reputation for integrity, careful legal analysis, and tireless advocacy on behalf of his clients. He is running for Nassau County Legislator to bring that experience and skill set to deliver results for the community that he calls home.

Graham Musynske For Legislator

He earned his B.A. from the The George Washington University in 2006 and received his J.D. from the Hofstra University School of Law in 2010.

Graham T. Musynske

Graham T. Musynske is a lifelong Long Islander. He earned a bachelor's degree from the George Washington University and a law degree from Hofstra University School of Law. He is a husband and father.

Graham T. Musynske | Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP

Graham Musynske is a Partner at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP, where he defends medical professionals and health care organizations in a broad range of medical malpractice matters.

Graham T. Musynske works as a partner at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP, where he represents medical professionals and health care organizations in medical malpractice matters.

# Graham's Priorities!

  * FIGHT FOR TAXPAYERS: Fight for responsible spending, eliminate waste, and keep Nassau affordable by protecting taxpayer dollars and holding government accountable.

  * KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE: Support local law enforcement, strengthen crime prevention efforts, and ensure first responders have the resources they need to protect our neighborhoods.

Advocates for responsible county spending, eliminating waste, and protecting taxpayer dollars.

- Advocates for responsible county spending, eliminating waste, and protecting taxpayer dollars.

Economy

  * REPAIR ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: Repair roads, sidewalks, intersections, and critical infrastructure while protecting our drinking water and improving our overall quality of life.

  * RESTORE TRUST IN GOVERNMENT: Increase transparency, strengthen oversight, and ensure residents have a stronger voice in county government.

  * COMMON SENSE LEADERSHIP: Deliver responsive constituent service, listen to residents, and focus on practical solutions that improve everyday life.

Musynske told the editorial board that in two years he'd like to say the county has a revitalized website where you can see the roll-call votes in committees and what is being proposed.

The modest proposal, while made in earnest, carries the message that the insular GOP majority flouts basic civic transparency.

Graham T. Musynske for Nassau Legislative District 18

Wants to increase county transparency and oversight, including online access to committee roll-call votes and proposed measures.

- Wants to increase county transparency and oversight, including online access to committee roll-call votes and proposed measures.

Public Services

As of October 26, 2026, Graham T. Musynske’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

  * FIGHT FOR TAXPAYERS: Fight for responsible spending, eliminate waste, and keep Nassau affordable by protecting taxpayer dollars and holding government accountable.

  * KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE: Support local law enforcement, strengthen crime prevention efforts, and ensure first responders have the resources they need to protect our neighborhoods.

  * REPAIR ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: Repair roads, sidewalks, intersections, and critical infrastructure while protecting our drinking water and improving our overall quality of life.

Supports local law enforcement, crime-prevention efforts, and resources for first responders.

- Supports local law enforcement, crime-prevention efforts, and resources for first responders.

Public Safety

  * KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE: Support local law enforcement, strengthen crime prevention efforts, and ensure first responders have the resources they need to protect our neighborhoods.

  * REPAIR ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: Repair roads, sidewalks, intersections, and critical infrastructure while protecting our drinking water and improving our overall quality of life.

  * RESTORE TRUST IN GOVERNMENT: Increase transparency, strengthen oversight, and ensure residents have a stronger voice in county government.

Advocates for repairing roads, sidewalks, intersections, and other critical infrastructure.

- Advocates for repairing roads, sidewalks, intersections, and other critical infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Advocates for protecting drinking water while repairing county infrastructure.

- Advocates for protecting drinking water while repairing county infrastructure.

Energy & the Environment

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Samantha is a proud graduate of New York Law School, SUNY Binghamton, and Saint Dominic’s High School. She is married to her husband Jonathan Scappaticci and they are raising their two daughters in Locust Valley.

District 18 - Samantha Goetz | Nassau County, NY

Samantha A. Goetz is a graduate of Saint Dominic’s High School, SUNY Binghamton, and New York Law School. She is married to Jonathan Scappaticci, and they are raising their two daughters in Locust Valley.

District 18 - Samantha Goetz | Nassau County, NY - Official Website

Biography:
Samantha A. Goetz was elected to represent the people of Legislative District 18 to deliver the ethical leadership they deserve.

Samantha is a practicing attorney that has dedicated her career to public service. Most recently, Samantha defended Nassau County in a range of litigation in the Appellate Courts.

Most recently, Samantha defended Nassau County in a range of litigation in the Appellate Courts. As a Deputy County Attorney, she would advocate on behalf of children in family law matters, represent the County is litigation in personal injury actions, and represent police and correction officers in litigation.

During her career, Samantha also served as an Assistant Town Attorney in Oyster Bay, where she litigated cases involving the Town, and drafted legislation to protect the suburban quality of life.

She began her career over a decade ago as Counsel to New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino and was responsible for advising the Senator on legal implications of legislation, policies, actions, and administrative decisions.

Samantha A. Goetz is a practicing attorney. She most recently defended Nassau County in appellate litigation and previously served as a deputy county attorney, an assistant town attorney in Oyster Bay, and counsel to New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino.

SYOSSET, NY —All of the Nassau County Legislature seats were up for grabs Tuesday and only one incumbent lost.
Democrat Joshua Lafazan fell in his re-election bid for the 18th District. Samantha Goetz, 34, of Locust Valley, a former deputy attorney in Nassau County won with 58 percent of the vote, as all 100 precincts were in, according to unofficial results from the county Board of Elections.

Goetz, elected to public office for the first time, was an assistant town attorney in Oyster Bay.

Lafazan, Youngest-Ever Nassau Legislator, Falls In Bid For 4th Term | Syosset, NY Patch

Samantha A. Goetz is running for re-election for Nassau County Legislator in District 18.

Samantha A. Goetz (Republican) is running for Nassau County Legislature, District 18 in the November 3, 2026 general election in New York.

Samantha A. Goetz candidate profile | Sway

Samantha currently serves as Nassau County Legislator for District 18. Her election to the office was her first election to public office.

Goetz Wins In The Race For District 18 Legislator | Oyster Bay, NY ...

Samantha A. Goetz endorsements, 2026: Nassau County Legislature

Samantha currently serves as Nassau County Legislator for District 18. 

Samantha’s vast experience at various levels of government has provided the foundation to allow her to effectively advocate on behalf of her constituents. She is committed to holding the line on taxes, protecting the safety of the residents, supporting law enforcement, she supports local control over local zoning matters, and advocating to protect our drinking water and our coastal regions against all environmental concerns.

First-time candidate Samantha Goetz, also a Republican, was an unexpected winner in the County Legislature’s 18th District seat, garnering roughly 9,000 votes, while Democratic incumbent Josh Lafazan had roughly 6,000. Despite the fact that she was a newcomer, Goetz’s extensive legal and political experience clearly impressed her new constituents.

“The people in Nassau County have spoken,” Goetz said. “They know that this is the party that is going to support our police, our law and order, we’re going to hold the line on taxes and we are going to protect our suburban way of life.”

Red wave swamps North Shore | Long Island Herald

- Committed to holding the line on taxes.

Connecting with constituents means more than fielding phone calls. My office has been trying to get as many programs into the community as possible. Working with extraordinary leaders in government as well as community members has made a difference. To date we have conducted several programs, including the basics of Medicare, Narcan training, scam prevention, the Office of the Aging, tax grievances and community office hours. It’s my goal to make sure I’m educating the public as thoroughly as possible, on as many topics as possible, and to ensure that I’m out in the community and accessible to all those in the district.

Reflection from County Legislator Goetz | Long Island Herald

Nassau County Legislator Samantha A. Goetz, in partnership with County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, is hosting a free Veterans Benefits and Information Seminar for veterans and their family members to be briefed on a variety of available benefits and other important veterans’ information.

“Long Island is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country so I am pleased to be co-hosting this event that will provide important information that our veterans and their families are eligible to receive,” said Legislator Samantha A. Goetz. “Our Veterans Service Agency does a great job helping the men and women who proudly served get the benefits they deserve so I thank them for all of their efforts.”

Goetz and Saladino announce veterans benefits information seminar | Town of Oyster Bay

As a county legislator, has conducted community programs on Medicare, Narcan, scam prevention, aging services, tax grievances, and constituent office hours.

Co-hosted a veterans benefits information seminar for veterans and their families.

- As a county legislator, has conducted community programs on Medicare, Narcan, scam prevention, aging services, tax grievances, and constituent office hours.
- Co-hosted a veterans benefits information seminar for veterans and their families.

Supports local control of zoning matters.

- Supports local control of zoning matters.

As far as legislative accomplishments are concerned, what stands out for me most is the Fairness in Women’s Sports Local Law. Advocating for this law was challenging, but at the same time deeply rewarding.

Hearing from remarkable people such as Caitlyn Jenner and Keri Russell was nothing short of inspiring. This is a local law I am proud to have co-sponsored and supported with my colleagues to do our part in this fight, and I know we’re on the right side of this ongoing, yet waning, national debate. Protecting girls’ and women’s opportunities and safety isn’t just a matter of policy — it’s a matter of principle I will always stand for.

Co-sponsored and supported the Fairness in Women’s Sports Local Law, citing opportunities and safety for girls and women.

Supports law enforcement and public safety.

- Co-sponsored and supported the Fairness in Women’s Sports Local Law, citing opportunities and safety for girls and women.
- Supports law enforcement and public safety.

As of October 26, 2026, Samantha A. Goetz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for protecting drinking water and coastal regions from environmental concerns.

- Advocates for protecting drinking water and coastal regions from environmental concerns.

Samantha A. Goetz

- Supports law enforcement and public safety.

Nassau County Legislator, District 18

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