Politics & Government
2012 Election: New York 16th Assembly District
Republican challenger Richard Stiek looks to unseat incumbent Democrat, Michelle Schimel.
In New York's District 16 race, Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel will be seeking reelection against Republican Richard Stiek.
The incumbant, also representing the Working Families Party and Independence Party of New York State ran unoposed in the Sept. 14 Democratic primary in September.
Since winning a special election in 2007 to attain office, the longtme Great Neck resident defeated Republicans Scott Diamond in 2010 and Matthew Mitchellin in 2008 during general elections.
Find out what's happening in Great Neckwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Her Republican opponent, Richard E. Stiek, ran unopposed in the Republican primary. The Port Washington resident is also running on the Conservative Party ticket.
The general election takes place on Nov. 6.
Find out what's happening in Great Neckwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
District
Parts of Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset, Albertson, Roslyn, Garden City Park, North New Hyde Park, Mineola, Old Westbury and Williston Park.
Candidates
Michelle Schimel
Richard Stiek
News
- Richard E. Stiek Fundraiser at Sullivan's Quay
- Stiek hopes to clean up against Schimel — The Island Now
- Community Turns Out For 24th Annual Pride In Port Parade
- Video: Schimel Discusses Redistricting
- Assemblywoman Schimel Attends Hydrofracking Hearings
- Schimel And Martins Discuss Issues Their District
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
