New York State Assembly In 2013, in his first political campaign, Palumbo defeated Democrat John McManmon with 57% of the vote for the open 2nd Assembly District seat.
New York State Senate In 2020, after Senator
Kenneth P. LaValle announced he would not be running for reelection after 44 years in the New York State Senate, Palumbo entered the race and won against Democratic challenger Laura Ahearn. Palumbo introduced a bill that would allow the towns of
East Hampton,
Riverhead,
Shelter Island,
Southampton, and
Southold to establish community housing funds that would help provide financial assistance to first-time home purchasers in the form of a grant or loan. The bill was signed by the governor. == Electoral history ==