NY Assembly District 11 Election Results 2026: O'Pharrow Vs. Cardinale [Live Results]

LONG ISLAND, NY — Polls closed Tuesday night in the race for New York's 11th Assembly District, where incumbent Democrat Kwani O'Pharrow faced Republican challenger Joseph Cardinale in the Nov. 3 general election.

O'Pharrow, of North Amityville, is running on the Democratic Party line, while Cardinale, of Amityville, is running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines.

The district includes portions of Nassau and Suffolk counties, including communities such as Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, Wyandanch and Wheatley Heights.

The election is a rematch of the 2024 contest, when O'Pharrow defeated Cardinale by 897 votes, receiving 26,878 votes to Cardinale's 25,981.

Votes are being counted, and Patch will provide updates as unofficial results become available from election officials.

Election Results

Patch will update this story with unofficial vote totals and developments as results are reported Tuesday night.

10:30 p.m. update: Democratic incumbent Kwani O'Pharrow continued to lead Republican Joseph Cardinale in Suffolk County's unofficial returns for the 11th Assembly District. O'Pharrow received 15,711 votes (63.47 percent), compared with Cardinale's 9,034 votes (36.49 percent), with 52 of 81 election districts reporting in the county's results.

The district also includes portions of Nassau County, and these figures do not represent the complete districtwide count.

Results will remain unofficial until election officials complete the required canvass and certification process.

About the Candidates

O'Pharrow, 55, is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired New York City Police Department detective who served for 25 years. He was first elected to the State Assembly in November 2024. Before taking office, he co-founded Cops N' Kids Long Island, an organization focused on youth mentorship and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and communities.

O'Pharrow's priorities include affordability, public safety, education and environmental protection. He has advocated for expanded sewer infrastructure, additional state investments in schools and transportation, and community centers that provide opportunities for young people. He has also emphasized expanding access to healthcare, supporting veterans and seniors, and addressing flooding and other environmental concerns.

Cardinale, 72, is a retired NYPD lieutenant commander and owner of Blue Line Pilot Cars. He previously challenged O'Pharrow for the Assembly seat in 2024. His campaign has emphasized reducing taxes and the cost of living, strengthening public safety, supporting small businesses and creating jobs on Long Island.

Cardinale has advocated for expanding vocational and trade school opportunities, providing tax incentives to encourage businesses to remain on Long Island and improving infrastructure. He has also called for measures to address coastal flooding, including greater assistance for homeowners seeking to elevate their properties.

More information about the candidates is available through O'Pharrow's official Assembly biography, Cardinale's campaign website and the VOTE411 candidate guide.