Joseph Adamo III

Joseph Adamo III is the Republican candidate for New York State Assembly District 108 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent John T. McDonald III (Democratic).[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he works in emergency management for New York State and serves on the City of Rensselaer Zoning Board of Appeals.[3]

Joseph Adamo III earned a high school diploma from Averill Park High School and a bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he is a lifelong Rensselaer County resident who grew up in North Greenbush, lives in the City of Rensselaer with his wife, studied political science at Le Moyne and swam for four years as an NCAA Division II athlete.[3] He said he works in emergency management for New York State, has volunteered as a swim coach and serves on the City of Rensselaer Zoning Board of Appeals.[3]

Adamo said in the survey that his campaign priorities are affordability, including an all-of-the-above energy approach that includes nuclear power and lower taxes and regulatory burdens, and public safety.[3] He said he opposed New York's 2026 ban on local 287(g) agreements and would not take money from energy interests or other large special interests.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.