NY Assembly District 12 Election Results 2026: Herskowitz Vs. Weber [Live Results]

HUNTINGTON, NY — Polls closed Tuesday night in the race for New York's 12th Assembly District, where Democrat Craig Herskowitz faced Republican David Weber Jr. in the Nov. 3 general election.

Herskowitz, of Northport, is running on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines, while Weber, also of Northport, is running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines.

The district includes portions of the towns of Huntington, Babylon and Islip, including communities such as Northport, East Northport, Commack and Deer Park.

The candidates are seeking to succeed Republican Assemblyman Keith Brown, who is not running for reelection.

Votes are being counted, and Patch will provide updates as unofficial results become available from the Suffolk County Board of Elections.

Election Results

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

Approximately 9:50 p.m. update: Democrat Craig Herskowitz led Republican David Weber Jr. with 11,402 votes (60.07 percent), compared with Weber's 7,572 votes (39.89 percent), according to unofficial election results.

A total of 14 of 125 election districts have reported. The results remain unofficial.

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

About the Candidates

Herskowitz, an attorney who grew up in Huntington and Northport, previously worked for the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice on financial investigations. He also served as an assistant counsel to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, working on state budget and financial matters, and later served as a New York City administrative law judge. He currently works as an immigration attorney.

Herskowitz's campaign has emphasized affordability, public safety, healthcare and environmental protection. He has called for securing additional state funding for Long Island schools and infrastructure, expanding sewer systems, addressing housing costs and protecting drinking water. Herskowitz has also supported the New York Health Act and said his experience in state government would help him secure resources for the district.

Weber, a Northport Village trustee and longtime small business owner, operates Seymour's Boatyard, a family business in Northport Harbor. He was first elected village trustee in 2020 and reelected in 2024. Weber is also a former police officer and longtime volunteer firefighter who has served as a captain.

Weber's campaign has focused on affordability, public safety, environmental protection and maintaining local control over development. He has emphasized reducing taxes and regulatory burdens on small businesses, improving sewer infrastructure, protecting Northport Harbor and addressing coastal flooding. Weber has also supported expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment services and exploring accessory dwelling units as a way to provide additional housing options.

Both candidates discussed their priorities during an Oct. 20 debate hosted by TBR News Media, addressing rising living costs, housing, water quality, small businesses and government funding.

More information about the candidates is available through Herskowitz's campaign website and Weber's campaign website.