I Believe in America.

I came to America legally with my parents as a small child. This country gave my family opportunity, and it gave me the chance to live the American Dream.

I grew up here, earned my citizenship, proudly served as a United States Navy Hospital Corpsman, raised my family, built a career, and dedicated much of my life to serving veterans, first responders, young people, and my community.

Santos M. Lopez for NY 103rd Assembly District

“I want future generations to grow up in a safe, affordable, and united community where opportunity still exists and where people can proudly raise their families,” said Lopez, who has lived in Saugerties since 2004 and in Ulster County since 1995.

Election 2026: Santos Lopez launches campaign for 103rd Assembly District

Santos Lopez came to the United States as a young child. Santos has lived in Saugerties since 2004.

Election 2026: Santos Lopez launches campaign for 103rd ...

Santos Lopez served as a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy.

On the Assembly front, Districts 101, 103 and 104 are holding elections in Ulster County. The 101st and 104th Districts are going uncontested, with Republican incumbent Brian Maher assuming the 101st seat and Democratic incumbent Jonathan Jacobson assuming the 104th. The race for New York’s 103rd Assembly District pits incumbent and mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America member Sarahana Shrestha against Republican Santos Lopez, a first-time candidate and U.S. Navy Veteran.

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Santos is a first-time candidate for public office.

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Among other things, Lopez said that a top priority will be affordability.

“New York is becoming unaffordable for working families,” he said. “I will fight to reduce taxes, cut unnecessary regulations, and support small businesses and local job growth throughout the Hudson Valley.”

“I also support capping property taxes for senior citizens so elderly residents on fixed incomes are not taxed out of the homes and communities they spent their lives building,” Lopez added.

Plans to reduce taxes and unnecessary regulations while supporting small businesses and local job growth in the Hudson Valley.

Plans to reduce taxes and "unnecessary" regulations while supporting small businesses and local job growth in the Hudson Valley.

Supports capping property taxes for senior citizens on fixed incomes.

- Plans to reduce taxes and "unnecessary" regulations while supporting small businesses and local job growth in the Hudson Valley.
- Supports capping property taxes for senior citizens on fixed incomes.

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As of September 9, 2026, Santos Lopez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate also said public safety will be high on his to-do list.

“Safe communities are critical to our future,” Lopez said. “I support law enforcement and first responders and believe in restoring accountability while ensuring our neighborhoods remain safe places to raise families and grow businesses.”

Supports law enforcement and first responders and calls for restoring accountability to keep neighborhoods safe.

Supports law enforcement and first responders and calls for "restoring" accountability for neighborhoods safety.

- Supports law enforcement and first responders and calls for "restoring" accountability for neighborhoods safety.

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Santos Lopez

I Believe in America.

I came to America legally with my parents as a small child. This country gave my family opportunity, and it gave me the chance to live the American Dream.

Santos M. Lopez — Candidate for New York State Assembly, 103rd District

Lopez graduated from Marist College, receiving a bachelor’s degree.

Lopez is a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the New York National Guard. He is also a member of veteran organizations, including the American Legion and other local veteran organizations, along with Filipino-American community organizations.

I came to America legally with my parents as a small child. This country gave my family opportunity, and it gave me the chance to live the American Dream.

I grew up here, earned my citizenship, proudly served as a United States Navy Hospital Corpsman, raised my family, built a career, and dedicated much of my life to serving veterans, first responders, young people, and my community.

“New York is becoming unaffordable for working families,” he said. “I will fight to reduce taxes, cut unnecessary regulations, and support small businesses and local job growth throughout the Hudson Valley.”

The government needs to be accountable for its actions, according to Lopez.

“Taxpayers deserve honest leadership,” Lopez said. “I will work to reduce wasteful spending, improve transparency, and ensure state government focuses on practical solutions that directly benefit local communities.”

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