Suffolk Republicans set their 2026 slate, spotlighting Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro as their choice for county comptroller.
Committee members packed party headquarters in Medford to finalize nominees for Congress, State Senate, Assembly, county clerk and judgeships. But the loudest applause followed the nomination of Losquadro, a Shoreham resident and five-term highway superintendent, who emerged from what party leaders described as a crowded and competitive screening process to replace term-limited Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr.
Losquadro was first elected highway superintendent in a 2013 special election and won reelection to a fifth term in 2023. He previously served as a Suffolk County legislator from 2003 to 2010 and as a state assemblyman from 2011 to 2013.
Suffolk GOP Chairman Jesse Garcia said the strong interest in the comptroller’s race “demonstrates we have a very, very deep bench.”
“Hundreds of committee members came with incredible energy and enthusiasm to formally approve our slate of candidates for the upcoming elections,” Garcia said. “From every corner of Suffolk County, our grassroots leaders showed up in force and made clear that this party is strong, united, and fighting for the future of our neighborhoods.”
At the top of the statewide ticket is Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a fellow Long Islander running for governor. He will headline a ballot that also features U.S. Reps. Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino seeking reelection, along with former Assemblyman Mike LiPetri challenging Democrat Tom Suozzi in the 3rd Congressional District.
In state races, Assemb. Jarett Gandolfo was nominated for the 8th District seat being vacated by Sen. Alexis Weik. Garcia said the slate reflects candidates “who live in and represent the very bedrock of our neighborhoods” and are committed to public safety, affordability and protecting Suffolk’s quality of life.
The Democrats have yet to announce their November ticket.