Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Nassau County Republican Committee has nominated Karin B. Campbell, a longtime community advocate and former Westbury Board of Education president, as its candidate for the 2nd Legislative District in the Nassau County Legislature.
Campbell, from Westbury, will face off against Democrat Olena Nicks, a Uniondale resident, in an election to determine who will succeed Siela Bynoe, who was elected to the State Senate in November.
Campbell’s platform focuses on tax relief, public safety, and economic opportunities for Nassau County residents. With a background in education and community service, she has pledged to support the Nassau County Police
Department to combat crime, maintain Nassau’s suburban quality of life, and work with the Republican-led legislature to ease the tax burden on families and seniors.
“My entire career has been about helping neighbors in my community—whether through education, workforce training, or empowering those who have served our country,” Campbell said in a news release. “Now, I want to bring that same commitment to the Nassau County Legislature to help neighbors by delivering lower taxes, safer streets, more economic opportunity, and real solutions for our veterans and working families.”
Campbell, a Westbury resident, advocated for educational excellence and fiscally responsible policies when on the school board. She has also worked with Nassau BOCES to expand career and technical education programs and has been a strong advocate for veterans and homeless individuals, providing essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Karin Campbell has worked tirelessly throughout her life to serve the people of Nassau County, and she will be a fighter for her neighbors as a member of the Nassau County Legislature” Nassau County Republican Chairman Joseph G. Cairo Jr. said in the release. Republicans are going to work on overdrive to help Karin Campbell during this campaign and ensure this lifelong community advocate can continue her service.”
Nicks, a Uniondale Public Library trustee, previously ran for town clerk in 2021 and town superisor two years later, has focused her campaign on affordable housing, youth services, and public safety reforms. She has worked in various community roles, including advocating for mental health resources and increased funding for social services. Nicks also ran unsuccessfully for town supervisor in 2023.
A reconfigured 2nd L.D. includes Carle Place, New Cassel, Westbury, portions of Hempstead, portions of Uniondale, portions of Hicksville, and portions of Jericho.
Early voting for the special election will run from Saturday, Feb. 15, to Sunday, Feb. 23, with voting locations at the Nassau County Board of Elections in Mineola, the Yes We Can Center in Westbury and Hofstra University in Hempstead. Election Day is Tuesday, Feb. 25.
