Phil Palmesano is a Republican Assembly Member representing New York's 132nd Assembly District, which includes most of Steuben County, all of Schuyler and Yates counties, and parts of Chemung and Seneca counties. Elected in November 2010, he was re-elected to his eighth term in 2024 and serves as Assistant Minority Leader. Notable positions include Ranking Minority Member on the Energy Committee, and membership on the Rules, Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, Correction, Insurance, and Ways and Means committees. His priorities focus on improving the business climate, tax and regulatory relief, infrastructure investment, organ donation promotion, and support for the developmentally disabled. He resides in Corning with his wife, Laura, and their two children.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Hornell High School in 1987; earned a degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1991.
• Political Experience: Worked 15 years as a local aide for lawmakers including Assemblyman Donald Davidsen, Assemblyman Jim Bacalles, Congressman Randy Kuhl, and Senator George Winner. Elected to Steuben County Legislature representing Corning in 2009, serving in 2010 before joining the NYS Assembly in January 2011. Previously held roles such as Secretary and Vice Chair of the Minority/Republican Conference.