Candidate

James F. Gaughran

Running for State Senator · District 5 in New York

James F. Gaughran is an American attorney and politician from Suffolk County, New York, who served as a member of the New York State Senate from the 5th district. He holds degrees from Stony Brook University and Hofstra University School of Law.

Where they stand

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Campaign Finance Reform
Advocates for comprehensive campaign finance reform, including banning outside income for legislators and closing the LLC loophole to reveal large corporate donors.
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Labor Rights
Supports organized labor rights and opposes attacks from anti-union forces.
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Public Education
Commits to strong public schools, community involvement in education decisions, and opposes diverting funds to for-profit charter schools and punitive Common Core testing.
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Environmental Protection
Has authored zoning and environmental laws to safeguard environmentally sensitive areas.
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Water Quality
As Chair of the Suffolk County Water Authority, implemented management practices that improved performance and reduced payroll by 6%.
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Ethics in Government
Authored one of the first ethics laws in the state requiring local officials to disclose outside income and potential conflicts of interest.
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