2026 New York General Election

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Mauricio Mendez

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Education

  * University of Miami School of Law, JD

  * Fordham University, BS

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In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Jean and my daughters Maria, Michele and Andrea. Jean and I have five grandchildren who keep us very active. Additionally, my wife and I volunteer our time to Swim Across America which is a not-for-profit organization raising money for cancer research.

Judge Fufidio for Supreme

George E. Fufidio earned a bachelor's degree from Fordham University and a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He and his wife, Jean, have three daughters and five grandchildren, and volunteer with Swim Across America.

About Judge Fufidio — Judge Fufidio for Supreme

George earned a bachelor's degree from Fordham University and a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He and his wife, Jean, have three daughters and five grandchildren, and volunteer with Swim Across America.

Judicial & Professional Experience

  * Acting NYS Supreme Court Justice, since 2022

  * Westchester County Court Judge, since 2018

  * Partner in top-rated AV firm, specializing in criminal defense in State & Federal Courts

  * Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County

  * Administrative Law Judge

George E. Fufidio has worked as a partner at a firm specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts, an assistant district attorney in Westchester County, and an administrative law judge.

George has worked as a partner at a firm specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts, an assistant district attorney in Westchester County, and an administrative law judge.

Biography

The Hon. George E. Fufidio, Jr., is a judge on the Westchester County Court in the 9th Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench on November 8, 2016.

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George serves as a judge on the Westchester County Court in New York's 9th Judicial District. He was elected to the bench in 2016.

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George  E. Fufidio serves as a judge on the Westchester County Court in New York's 9th Judicial District. He was elected to the bench in 2016.

Served as a law-firm partner specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts.

Served as an assistant district attorney in Westchester County.

- Served as a law-firm partner specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts.
- Served as an assistant district attorney in Westchester County.
- Served as an administrative law judge.

I have served the People of Westchester County, NY as a Westchester County Court Judge and Assistant District Attorney for over 15 years. I subscribe to the philosophy that a judge must be fair and impartial in their everyday dealings with those who appear in their court. I treat all litigants with respect and give each of them the opportunity to have their voices heard. I hope to continue to serve the People of the Ninth Judicial District in the same manner going forward.

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Said that judges must be fair and impartial, treat litigants with respect, and give each an opportunity to be heard.

- Said that judges must be fair and impartial, treat litigants with respect, and give each an opportunity to be heard.

As of September 9, 2026, George E. Fufidio’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Volunteers with Swim Across America, a nonprofit that raises money for cancer research.

- Volunteers with Swim Across America, a nonprofit that raises money for cancer research.

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George E. Fufidio

George E. Fufidio earned a bachelor's degree from Fordham University and a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He lives in Pleasantville and has a wife, Jean, three daughters, and five grandchildren. He and Jean volunteer with Swim Across America.

George E. Fufidio is a partner at a law firm specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in Westchester County and as an administrative law judge.

George has served as a Westchester County Court judge since 2018. He was elected to the court.

- Has served as an acting New York Supreme Court justice since 2022.
- Has served as a Westchester County Court judge since 2018.
- Served as a partner at a law firm specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts.
- Served as an assistant district attorney in Westchester County.
- Served as an administrative law judge.

County Attorney – John Ciampoli
John Ciampoli was appointed County Attorney in January 2010. The County Attorney is the chief
legal officer of the County, leading a large team of lawyers plus support staff. A graduate of the Loyola
School, Pace University and Hofstra Law School, he is admitted to the practice of law before the Federal and
State of New York courts.

County of Nassau, New York

John Ciampoli is a graduate of Loyola School, Pace University, and Hofstra Law School.

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John is a graduate of Loyola School, Pace University, and Hofstra Law School.

Currently, Ciampoli is an attorney with Messina, Perillo, & Hill, LLP, practicing in the areas of election law, labor law, municipal law, and civil rights law. His previous work includes serving as chief of staff for former state Sen. Stephen Saland, as counsel to the state Senate, and as county attorney for Nassau County, according to provided information. Ciampoli is admitted to practice before the federal courts, as well as New York courts.

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John Ciampoli works as an attorney with Messina, Perillo, & Hill, LLP. He previously served as chief of staff for former state Sen. Stephen Saland, as counsel to the state Senate, and as county attorney for Nassau County.

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County Attorney – John Ciampoli
John Ciampoli was appointed County Attorney in January 2010. The County Attorney is the chief
legal officer of the County, leading a large team of lawyers plus support staff. A graduate of the Loyola
School, Pace University and Hofstra Law School, he is admitted to the practice of law before the Federal and
State of New York courts.

A graduate of the Loyola
School, Pace University and Hofstra Law School, he is admitted to the practice of law before the Federal and
State of New York courts.
Mr. Ciampoli has been a prominent practitioner of election law and constitutional law in the New
York State Courts. A seasoned litigator and appellate attorney, he has regularly appeared before the Court of
Appeals (the highest Court in the State) and the four Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court. He
previously served as Counsel to the New York State Board of Elections and has also held various staff
positions in the State Legislature, including most recently Special Counsel to the New York State Senate
Republican Conference.

Practices law at Messina, Perillo, & Hill, LLP, working in election, labor, municipal, and civil rights law.

Served as Nassau County Attorney, the county's chief legal officer, and led a team of lawyers and support staff.

Practiced election and constitutional law, including appellate litigation before New York's Court of Appeals and four Appellate Divisions.

Served as counsel to the New York State Board of Elections and as special counsel to the New York State Senate Republican Conference.

- Practices law at Messina, Perillo, & Hill, LLP, working in election, labor, municipal, and civil rights law.
- Served as Nassau County Attorney, the county's chief legal officer, and led a team of lawyers and support staff.
- Practiced election and constitutional law, including appellate litigation before New York's Court of Appeals and four Appellate Divisions.
- Served as counsel to the New York State Board of Elections and as special counsel to the New York State Senate Republican Conference.

As of September 9, 2026, John Ciampoli did not have a website or any information online.

John Ciampoli

- Served as Nassau County Attorney, the county's chief legal officer, and led a team of lawyers and support staff.
- Practiced election and constitutional law, including appellate litigation before New York's Court of Appeals and four Appellate Divisions.
- Served as counsel to the New York State Board of Elections and as special counsel to the New York State Senate Republican Conference.

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

John Ciampoli graduated from Hofstra University School of Law in 1984.

John Ciampoli practices election, municipal, labor, and civil rights law. He previously served as Nassau County attorney.

John previously ran for State Supreme Court.

John Ciampoli earned a law degree from Hofstra University School of Law. He lives in Massapequa in Nassau County, is married, and has a son and stepdaughter.

John Ciampoli practices law in the areas of election law, municipal law and governance, labor law, and civil rights law. He previously served as the county attorney for Nassau County.

John Ciampoli resides in Massapequa in Nassau County. He is married and has a son and a stepdaughter.

John Ciampoli practices election law, municipal law and governance, labor law, and civil rights law. He previously served as Nassau County attorney.

John Ciampoli lives in Massapequa in Nassau County, is married, and has a son and stepdaughter.

John Ciampoli currently works as an attorney with Messina, Perillo, & Hill, LLP. He previously served as chief of staff for former state Sen. Stephen Saland, counsel to the state Senate, and county attorney for Nassau County.

John ran for New York State Supreme Court in the 9th Judicial District in 2023 but did not win. He also ran for Supreme Court Justice in the 9th Judicial District in 2022.

John Ciampoli earned a law degree from Hofstra University School of Law. He lives in Massapequa, Nassau County, and is married and has a son and stepdaughter.

John Ciampoli works as an attorney with Messina, Perillo, & Hill, LLP. He previously served as chief of staff to former state Sen. Stephen Saland, counsel to the state Senate, and county attorney for Nassau County.

JUDICIAL & LEGAL EXPERIENCE

  * 2013 to Present – NYS Supreme Court Justice, 9th JD (Dutchess)

  * 1995 to 2012 – NYS, Principal Court Attorney to Supreme Court Justice, and Dutchess County Family Court Judge

  * 1987 to 1997 – Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C., Poughkeepsie, NY, Partner and Trial Attorney

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Maria previously worked as a principal court attorney to a Supreme Court justice and a Dutchess County Family Court judge, and as a partner and trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C.

Maria currently serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District.

Served as a principal court attorney to a Supreme Court justice from 1995 to 2012.

Served as a Dutchess County Family Court judge from 1995 to 2012.

Served as a partner at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. from 1987 to 1997, providing legal representation to clients.

Worked as a trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. from 1987 to 1997.

- Served as a principal court attorney to a Supreme Court justice from 1995 to 2012.
- Served as a Dutchess County Family Court judge from 1995 to 2012.
- Served as a partner at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. from 1987 to 1997, providing legal representation to clients.
- Worked as a trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. from 1987 to 1997.

When her employer reached retirement age, she became a candidate for his seat on the Supreme Court. As she explained in public statements as a candidate, she embarked on this step “so that I may continue to serve the public in a manner that supports the true purpose of our democracy, and the tenets of the New York State and United States Constitutions based on justice and equality.”

Rosa ’87 Travels Path from Small Firm to Supreme Court Justice

When her employer reached retirement age, she became a candidate for his seat on the Supreme Court. As she explained in public statements as a candidate, she embarked on this step “so that I may continue to serve the public in a manner that supports the true purpose of our democracy, and the tenets of the New York State and United States Constitutions based on justice and equality.” She further explained, “It is, and has always been, important to me that people who come to our courts leave with the feeling that their views have been heard and understood, and with the sense that our justice system works.”

Said serving the public means upholding the constitutional tenets of justice and equality.

Said court users should feel heard and understand that the justice system works.

- Said serving the public means upholding the constitutional tenets of justice and equality.
- Said court users should feel heard and understand that the justice system works.

Rosa said that in her Monday-through-Friday, 9-to-5 work, “I’m blessed with an extremely competent staff: a legal secretary, principal court attorney and court clerk.” She explained her principal challenge is to “move cases through in a timely fashion without sacrificing the quality of justice.” As one of three Supreme Court Justices in Dutchess County, she has more than 500 cases assigned to her, in all areas of civil law.

Prioritizes moving cases promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

- Prioritizes moving cases promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

As of September 9, 2026, Maria G. Rosa’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Maria G. Rosa

Maria G. Rosa earned a Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages from the University at Albany in 1984, studying French with a concentration in business and Chinese.

Maria G. Rosa worked as a full-time principal court attorney for a Family Court judge who later became a New York State Supreme Court justice. She previously practiced business law at a small private firm in Dutchess County, where she became a partner.

Maria serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District.

- Committed to applying the law fairly and giving litigants a genuine opportunity to be heard and defend their rights.

- Prioritizes moving cases through the courts in a timely manner without sacrificing the quality of justice.

Maria G. Rosa was born in the Bronx and raised in Whitestone, Queens. She earned a bachelor's degree in foreign languages, including French with a business concentration and Chinese, from the University at Albany and a law degree from Albany Law School. She is listed as residing in Millbrook, New York, and lives in Dutchess County with her family.

Maria G. Rosa previously worked as a full-time principal court attorney for a Family Court judge who later became a New York State Supreme Court justice. She also practiced at a small private firm in Dutchess County, where she became a partner.

Maria currently serves as a New York State Supreme Court judge. She was elected in 2012 and has served since 2013.

- Served for 18 years as a court attorney to a judge before being elected to the New York State Supreme Court.

- Believes court participants should receive fair and equal treatment, and be treated with dignity and respect, with a true opportunity to be heard.
- Said she seeks to apply the law fairly and correctly and explain her rulings.

Maria previously worked full-time as a principal court attorney to a Family Court judge. She also practiced at a small private law firm in Dutchess County, where she became a partner.

Maria G. Rosa earned a Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages, studying French with a business concentration and Chinese, and a law degree from Albany Law School. She lives in Millbrook, New York.

- Served 18 years as a court attorney to a judge before her election to the New York State Supreme Court.
- Practiced law for 10 years at a small Dutchess County firm and became a partner.

- Believes litigants should have their rights and dignity preserved and a genuine opportunity to be heard.
- Commits to giving litigants and attorneys an opportunity to be heard and applying the law fairly.
- Said she works to apply the law fairly and correctly and to explain her rulings.

- Prioritizes moving cases through the court promptly without sacrificing the quality of justice.

Maria G. Rosa previously worked for New York State as a principal court attorney and was a partner and trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. in Poughkeepsie.

Maria currently serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District (Dutchess), a position she has held since 2013.

- Serves as a New York State Supreme Court justice in the 9th Judicial District (Dutchess).
- Served as a principal court attorney for a Supreme Court justice and as a Dutchess County Family Court judge from 1995 to 2012.
- Worked as a partner and trial attorney at Satz, Kirshon & Rosa, P.C. in Poughkeepsie from 1987 to 1997.

Maria G. Rosa was born in the Bronx and raised in Whitestone, Queens. She earned a bachelor's degree in foreign languages from the University at Albany, with French, a business concentration, and Chinese as areas of study, and a law degree from Albany Law School. She lives in Millbrook, New York.

- Served as a court attorney to a judge for 18 years before being elected to the New York Supreme Court.
- Practiced business law at a small Dutchess County firm for 10 years and became a partner.

- Commits to hearing from litigants, applying the law fairly, protecting individual rights and dignity, and explaining rulings.

Mr. Fava Pastilha is a lifelong resident of Westchester County. The son of a Portuguese factory worker and a housekeeper, he attended Yonkers Public Schools. In 1991, Mr. Fava Pastilha graduated from Fordham University with a degree in Political Science and Spanish.

About Richard

Education

1994 - 1997

Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

1987 - 1991

Fordham University

B.A., Political Science and Spanish

J.D., General course of study to support maintaining a solo law practice focused on supporting individuals and small businesses in day-to-day legal issues

Richard S. Fava Pastilha is a lifelong resident of Westchester County. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and Spanish from Fordham University and a law degree from Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.

Richard is a lifelong resident of Westchester County. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and Spanish from Fordham University and a law degree from Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.

In 1991, Mr. Fava Pastilha graduated from Fordham University with a degree in Political Science and Spanish. Upon completing his law degree and passing the New York Bar Exam in 1994, he opened his law practice in Yonkers and began serving his community.

Upon completing his law degree and passing the New York Bar Exam in 1994, he opened his law practice in Yonkers and began serving his community. For 30 years, Mr. Fava Pastilha has represented individuals and corporations in criminal and civil disputes, as well as in family law and regulatory matters.

Richard S. Fava Pastilha practices law in Yonkers and has represented individuals and corporations in criminal and civil disputes, family law, and regulatory matters.

Opened a law practice in Yonkers after passing the New York Bar Exam in 1994.

Has represented individuals and corporations for 30 years in criminal, civil, family-law, and regulatory matters.

- Opened a law practice in Yonkers after passing the New York Bar Exam in 1994.
- Has represented individuals and corporations for 30 years in criminal, civil, family-law, and regulatory matters.

As of September 9, 2026, Richard S. Fava Pastilha’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Richard S. Fava Pastilha

- The  New York Supreme Court is the state-wide trial court with the broadest jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters. However, it is not the state’s court of last resort.
- It can hear virtually any type of case brought before it, except for claims brought against the state which must be heard by the Court of Claims. Generally, it hears high-level criminal cases or civil cases with a judgment of more than $50,000.
- It is the only court that can grant divorce, annulment, and separation in New York.
- The New York Supreme Court is broken into 12 judicial districts state-wide. There are currently 154 justices authorized to sit in the New York City Supreme Court, but only 136 actually serve in Supreme Court trial parts because some of the justices are assigned to the Appellate Division or the Appellate Term.
- Justices of the Supreme Court are elected to serve 14-year terms and are paid a salary of $232,600.

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