Assemblyman Ed Ra, a Long Island native and New York State Assembly member representing Nassau County, recently shared a series of posts on social media addressing state politics and regulatory issues.
On February 12, 2026, Ra posted a lighthearted message: “Alexa: Play Free Bird https://t.co/kqXKP4IW4r”.
Later that day, he thanked Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for her stance on state politics, stating: “Thank you, Congresswoman @EliseStefanik! As you’ve demonstrated, fighting the socialist takeover of NY requires more than ‘please’ & ‘thank you’. Albany Democrats embraced an agenda that will have dire consequences for all of us. https://t.co/5yzgGQmljs” (posted February 12, 2026).
On February 14, 2026, Ra addressed economic concerns in New York: “Over-regulation makes New York less competitive & sends businesses packing. While members of the @NYS_AM called for cutting costly red tape, NY Democrats have been asleep at the switch. 1/2 https://t.co/7QdpfnKf31 via @CityAndStateNY”.
Ed Ra has served in the New York State Assembly since his first election in 2010 and is currently the Ranking Minority Member of the Ways and Means Committee. His legislative focus includes promoting transparency in budgeting processes and combating public corruption while advocating for public safety improvements. According to his official biography, Ra holds degrees in computer science and law and previously worked as a deputy town attorney. He lives with his wife Laura and their shelter dog Carter.
