Click one of the issues below to read key 2026 platform differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties in New York State.
The following chart is courtesy of our Delaware County neighbors who represent us as members of the NYS Democratic Party. It is related to an article about their experiences at the 2026 NYSDC convention in Syracuse. If you subscribe to dcDIGEST, check your email for March 3, 10am. If you don’t receive dcDIGEST, subscribe today!
Immigration Status
DEMOCRATS:
Support for “NY for All” Act
REPUBLICANS:
Demand for repeal of NY sanctuary
Criminal Justice
DEMOCRATS:
Focus on “Rehabilitation & Prevention”
Protection against “Raise the Age” laws
REPUBLICANS:
Pledge to end “cashless bail”
Lower the age for adult prosecution
Economy
DEMOCRATS:
Focus on “Your Family/Your Future” Agenda and Childcare/Housing subsidies
REPUBLICANS:
Focus on lowering corporate taxes and cutting “runaway” state spending
Transportation
DEMOCRATS:
Support for environmental transit goals and state funding for NYC
REPUBLICANS:
Vow to eliminate congestion pricing in Manhattan
Education
DEMOCRATS:
Universal access regardless of citizenship status
REPUBLICANS:
Emphasis on school choice, charter schools, “education savings accounts”
Energy and Industry
DEMOCRATS:
Hold to environmental regulations
REPUBLICANS:
Pledge to revive natural gas industry in the Southern Tier to boost regional jobs