2026 New York State Assembly District 125 Candidate

2026 New York State Assembly District 125 Candidate Categories: News 2026 New York State Assembly District 125 Candidate By Grayson Rivers, Contributing Writer October 14, 2026 Sofia Fitzgerald Anna Kelles, Democrat, is the New York State Assembly District 125 Candidate. Anna Kelles, Democrat State Assemblymember Anna Kelles is running unopposed in New York state’s 125th District election, which includes Tompkins County and southwest Cortland County. Kelles was first elected in 2020 and was reelected in 2022 and 2024. Before becoming an assemblymember, Kelles was a member of the Tompkins County Legislature for five years. Born and raised in Tompkins County, Kelles graduated from Binghamton University with a dual bachelor’s degree in biology and environmental studies.  Much of Kelles’ major legislative work has focused on environmental protection. She has sponsored and passed a moratorium on New York state cryptocurrency mining operations. According to her website, Kelles plans to make the largest polluters fund emission reductions, grid updates and efficiency improvements. Kelles’ website said she believes a transition toward renewable energy sources will lower the cost of electric bills for New Yorkers.  Kelles supports the New York Health Act, a proposed piece of legislation which would provide universal coverage without premiums, deductibles, copays or restrictive provider networks. She also wants to ensure healthcare for underserved rural communities who struggle to get care regardless of their insurance status.  According to her website, Kelles has committed to protecting immigrant communities by calling for an end to state and local law enforcement cooperation with ICE and guaranteeing the right to legal representation in immigration court. View Story Comments 0 Like This Story Share on Facebook Share on X Email this Story Print this Story Leave a Comment Tags: election edition New York State Assembly District 125 Donate to The Ithacan $1,925 $3,000 Contributed Our Goal Your donation will support The Ithacan's student journalists in their effort to keep the Ithaca College and wider Ithaca community informed. Your contribution will go toward covering our annual website hosting costs and supplementing other expenses, including travel to conferences. Donate More to Discover More in News 2026 New York State Senate District 52 Candidates 2026 candidates for NY Congressional District 19 2026 New York State Comptroller candidates Unity Center encourages youth civic participation through voter registration initiatives Ithaca College proposes plan to merge from five to three schools Student groups mourn lives lost in Oct. 7 attacks and genocide in Palestine About the Contributor Sofia Fitzgerald, Assistant Design Editor