Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No

Education: B.A. Mathematics, Brown University; J.D. Pace University

New York Assembly District 16: Meet Blay Tarnoff

Blay Tarnoff
Age as of Election Day (Nov. 3): 63

Town of residence: North Hempstead

Position Sought: State Assembly

Party Affiliation: Libertarian

Blay Tarnoff earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Brown University and a law degree from Pace University. He lives in North Hempstead.

New York Assembly District 16 Election: Meet Blay Tarnoff - Patch

Education: B.A. Mathematics, Brown University; J.D. Pace University

Occupation: Computer Systems Programmer/Analyst, 40 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: Libertarian Party County Committee Chair

Blay works as a computer systems programmer/analyst.

2026 New York General Election

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

Reopen the economy and strengthen it through lower taxes and fewer regulations
Guarantee the right of peaceful protest but with enhanced penalties for engaging in violence while protesting
Improve citizen safety and security by guaranteeing the individual right of self-defense statewide, especially in one's home or business

Calls for reopening the economy and strengthening the economy through lower taxes and fewer regulations.

- Calls for reopening the economy and strengthening the economy through lower taxes and fewer regulations.

Economy

Supports peaceful protest and enhanced penalties for violence during protests.

Advocates guaranteeing a statewide right to self-defense, especially at home or in businesses.

- Supports peaceful protest and enhanced penalties for violence during protests.
- Advocates guaranteeing a statewide right to self-defense, especially at home or in businesses.

Public Safety

The single most pressing issue facing our nation/state/community is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The lockdown — end it.

Healthcare

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

Energy & the Environment

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

Education

LinkedIn

Blay Tarnoff

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

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