29. Craig Johnson

Even though a Power List honoree can only occupy one spot on the list, there are two very different Craig Johnsons. The first is the anti-politician who is likely to show up at a political event wearing shorts and a baseball hat carrying one of his sons on his shoulders. The other is a shrewd and ferocious negotiator who digs in his heels and fights for his district. Not all of his stances are popular with Long Islanders outside of his district but make no mistake, Johnson has not only become the most influential LI state senator, he’s fast becoming one of the most influential in the state.