Assemblyman Brian Maher on the Election of Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra
A statement from Megan Hurlburt, Assemblyman Brian Maher’s chief of staff
February 9, 2026
“Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) congratulates Assemblyman Ed Ra on his election as the new Assembly minority leader. Ed is a thoughtful, principled leader with a strong grasp of the issues facing New York families, from affordability and energy costs to public safety and local control.
Under his leadership, the Assembly Minority Conference will continue to push back on policies that are driving up costs and straining communities, while offering practical, responsible alternatives. Assemblyman Maher looks forward to working closely with Leader Ra to ensure the voices of the Hudson Valley and rural New York are heard loud and clear in Albany.”