NY · Candidate
Joseph Cardinale
RCCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: New York Assembly District 11
Biography
Joseph Cardinale is the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for New York State Assembly District 11 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Kwani O'Pharrow (Democratic).[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a retired NYPD lieutenant commander and small business owner.[3]
Joseph Cardinale was born in New York City and earned a high school diploma from St. John's Preparatory School.[1] According to Ballotpedia, his career experience includes law enforcement, work as a mechanic, private investigator, truck driver and small business owner.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born and raised in Brooklyn, moved to Long Island in 1994 and is a father and grandfather.[3]
Cardinale ran for the same Assembly seat in 2024 and lost the general election to Kwani O'Pharrow, 49.2% to 50.8%.[1] In his 2026 survey, he said he wants to bring a more bipartisan approach to legislation and keep Long Island safe and affordable, and he named public safety and affordability as his main policy interests.[3]
- 1.Joseph Cardinale - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.New York State Assembly District 11 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Joseph Cardinale - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
New York Assembly District 11
Joseph Cardinale is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for New York Assembly District 11 as RC. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
