Last week, the Suffolk County Republican Committee announced their slate of candidates for the 2026 election at their headquarters in Medford last Friday.
The open question has been who will succeed the term-limited Comptroller John Kennedy (R-Nesconset), who was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.
The GOP has put forth Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (R-Shoreham) as their nominee for Suffolk County Comptroller. Losquadro has been a presence in Suffolk County for the past few decades and now has the GOP’s backing to continue making strides and an impact in this election.
The Shoreham Republican is no stranger to government or serving his community. With a long résumé in local and state politics, he points to years of experience as a foundation for his 2026 campaign. Since 2013, Losquadro has served as Brookhaven Town Superintendent of Highways, a role responsible for maintaining more than 3,500 lane miles of roadway across the town.
Under his leadership, the Highway Department has undertaken large paving initiatives, including the resurfacing of 33 roads in Sound Beach as part of broader efforts to improve safety and infrastructure townwide. His more than decade-long tenure in the position reflects continued voter support and confidence in his work.
Before leading the Highway Department, he previously served in the Suffolk County Legislature, representing the Sixth District, and later in the New York State Assembly, representing the First District. Throughout his time in government, he has emphasized constituent services, local infrastructure, and fiscal oversight. That combined legislative and administrative experience has helped shape his approach to public office and continues to inform his current campaign.
Now, he is ready to head this election head-on. Losquadro said his campaign for Suffolk County Comptroller is rooted in promoting honesty and transparency in county government, while also praising current Comptroller Kennedy and saying he has “done a fabulous job” in the role.
He pointed to his experience managing Brookhaven Town’s roughly $160 million highway budget and overseeing numerous State- and federally funded projects that require internal auditing and strict compliance. He also highlighted his past service in the Suffolk County Legislature and New York State Assembly, where he worked on budget reviews, saying those roles prepared him to handle the scale of county finances. Losquadro also emphasized his role in digitizing the Highway Department and his familiarity with implementing new technology and cybersecurity protections.
“I’m used to dealing with large budgets and large numbers, and the type of challenges we face in Suffolk County are things that I’m accustomed to,” Losquadro told The Messenger. “I’m very familiar with bringing new systems online and integrating electronic systems into areas where they never existed before; it’s a challenge I’m very much looking forward to.”
GOP Chairman Jesse Garcia (R-Ridge) has voiced confidence in the Republican slate, signaling party support behind Losquadro as the race moves forward. With the formal backing of the Suffolk County Republican Committee, Losquadro enters the campaign season with support and a countywide network already in place. As the campaign unfolds, Losquadro has indicated he plans to highlight his record in government and his familiarity with the scale and complexity of Suffolk County’s finances as key assets for the comptroller role.
