2026 New York General Election

Doug has spent his career as an emergency room physician — the kind people call at midnight, the kind who explains the hard things clearly, the kind who fights for you when the system won't. After more than three decades practicing medicine in Michigan, he brought that experience home to Long Island, where he now teaches at Hofstra/Northwell's Zucker School of Medicine.

Doug Segan, MD, JD — for Nassau County Legislator, District 7

Douglas J. Segan earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester, a medical degree from Dartmouth, and a law degree from Cooley Law School.

Douglas J. Segan is an emergency room physician and currently teaches at Hofstra/Northwell's Zucker School of Medicine. He previously practiced medicine in Michigan.

Everyday life is too expensive! Nassau is one of the most-taxed counties in America. Doug will fight for fair property-tax assessments, push back on wasteful spending, and protect senior STAR and veterans' exemptions — so families can afford to stay.

Plans to advocate for fair property-tax assessments, reduced wasteful spending, and protection of senior STAR and veterans' exemptions.

- Plans to advocate for fair property-tax assessments, reduced wasteful spending, and protection of senior STAR and veterans' exemptions.

Economy

As of October 26, 2026, Douglas J. Segan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Our infrastructure cannot support overdevelopment. The Five Towns weren't built to absorb the density some developers want. Bigger projects mean worse traffic, slower emergency response, harder evacuation, and real strain on schools and utilities. Doug will fight for careful, measured growth that protects the community character families moved here for.

Advocates for careful, measured growth in the Five Towns rather than overdevelopment.

- Advocates for careful, measured growth in the Five Towns rather than overdevelopment.

Housing & Urban Development

Kopel's opponent is Woodmere Democrat Douglas J. Segan, a former emergency room doctor who now teaches at Hofstra University. Segan, 72, said the legislature would "benefit from having a physician in the house," and hopes to focus on health and public safety, advocating for improvements to the county's 911 system.

Newsday endorsement article on Nassau Legislative District 7

Police, fire, EMS, and volunteer companies — every Nassau district deserves full funding, not just the ones whose Legislator votes the right way. Doug will fight to make sure capital funding reaches every community. Public safety isn't a political bargaining chip.

Plans to advocate for improvements to Nassau County's 911 system.

Advocates for capital funding for police, fire, emergency medical services, and volunteer companies in every Nassau County district.

- Plans to advocate for improvements to Nassau County's 911 system.
- Advocates for capital funding for police, fire, emergency medical services, and volunteer companies in every Nassau County district.

Public Safety

All roads must be safe for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Roads and curbs must meet safety standards. West Broadway traffic. Crumbling intersections. Flooding on Rockaway Turnpike. Doug will build a needs-based capital projects list for District 7 and advocate hard for its funding — working across agencies and party lines. He'll also push the LIRR and MTA to deliver the service we already pay for.

Plans to develop and advocate for funding for a needs-based capital-project list for District 7.

Plans to press the Long Island Rail Road and Metropolitan Transportation Authority to deliver "the service we already pay for."

- Plans to develop and advocate for funding for a needs-based capital-project list for District 7.
- Plans to press the Long Island Rail Road and Metropolitan Transportation Authority to deliver "the service we already pay for."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Douglas J. Segan

- Advocates for capital funding for police, fire, emergency medical services, and volunteer companies in every Nassau County district.

Douglas J. Segan currently teaches at Hofstra/Northwell's Zucker School of Medicine. He previously practiced medicine in Michigan as an emergency room physician.

- Plans to oppose overdevelopment and seek measured growth intended to protect District 7 community character and infrastructure.

- Said roads and curbs must meet safety standards for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
- Plans to develop a needs-based District 7 capital-project list and seek funding for it.
- Plans to press the Long Island Rail Road and Metropolitan Transportation Authority to provide the service that riders pay for.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

A longtime resident of the Five Towns, Howard has always believed that strong communities are built through dedicated public service, responsible leadership, and listening to the concerns of every resident, regardless of political affiliation.

About Howard J. Kopel | Nassau County Legislator, District 7

Professionally, Legislator Kopel is a self-proclaimed "recovering attorney." Currently, he runs a national title insurance and settlement services business based in Valley Stream. A graduate of Brooklyn College, Howard Kopel earned his bachelor’s degree in political science before graduating from Brooklyn Law School. Today, Howard is admitted to practice law in New York State and the United States Southern District.

District 7 - Howard J. Kopel | Nassau County, NY

Before entering elected office, Howard earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and co-founded a successful title insurance company with his wife, Esther. In 2009, he was elected to represent Legislative District 7.

Howard has been married to his wife, Esther, for over 50 years. Together they have four children and fourteen grandchildren.

Beyond his professional achievements, Kopel’s greatest pride is his family. He and his wife Esther have been married for 51 years, raising four children and cherishing fourteen grandchildren. Together, they are active in local synagogues and community organizations, reflecting a lifelong commitment to faith, family, and service.

Howard J. Kopel is a longtime resident of the Five Towns. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Brooklyn College and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. Howard has been married to Esther for over 50 years; they have four children and 14 grandchildren and are active in local synagogues and community organizations.

District 7 - Howard J. Kopel | Nassau County, NY - Official Website

Howard is serving his ninth term as Legislator for the 7th District.

A lifelong Republican, Howard's values are rooted in free market capitalism, fiscal conservatism, traditional values, national sovereignty, unwavering support for law enforcement, and a deep respect for the principles that have made our nation exceptional. Committed to protecting the future of Nassau County, Howard stands strong against the far-left policies coming out of Albany and the socialist policies plaguing New York City.

Supports free-market capitalism and fiscal conservatism.

- Supports free-market capitalism and fiscal conservatism.

As of October 26, 2026, Howard J. Kopel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nassau County Legislator, District 7

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