Alexis Weik
SD-008
Alexis Weik was elected on Nov. 3, 2020 to represent the Third Senate District, and re-elected to represent the Eighth District on November 8, 2022.A lifelong resident of Suffolk County, Alexis was raised in Ronkonkoma and Oakdale, graduated from Connetquot High School and earned degrees from Dowling College and Farmingdale State College.She served as Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Islip from 2011-2020. As Receiver, she made customer service her top priority, embracing a hands-on approach to assist taxpayers, streamline operations and improve the office's efficiency.
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
SD-035
Andrea Stewart-Cousins holds the positions of President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader of the New York State Senate, and she is the Senator for the 35th District. As the longest-serving Democratic Majority Leader in New York State Senate history, and the first woman and African American woman to occupy this role, her tenure is distinguished by significant legislative achievements and a steadfast commitment to addressing the needs of New Yorkers. In response to the national challenges to reproductive rights, Stewart-Cousins has been instrumental in protecting and advancing women's health rights in New York
Andrew Gounardes
SD-026
State Senator Andrew Gounardes represents New York's 26th State Senate District, which includes the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Sunset Park, Red Hook, Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, Vinegar Hill, and DUMBO. He was elected in November 2018.Senator Gounardes is the Chair of the Committee on Budget and Revenue and a strong champion for working families across New York. He has written and passed key legislation to fight skyrocketing hospital costs, expand school zone speed cameras, and protect workers' rights. Since his first term in the State Senate in 2019, Senator Gounardes has worked tirelessly for a better New York that is fair, affordable, and gives everyone an opportunity to thrive.
Andrew Lanza
SD-024
Senator Andrew J. Lanza was elected to represent Staten Island's 24th New York State Senate District on November 7, 2006. As a former New York City Council member, prosecutor, accountant and business owner, Senator Lanza brings extensive public and private experience to the Senate.
Anthony Palumbo
SD-001
Anthony H. Palumbo represents the 1st Senate District, which includes the northern portion of the Town of Brookhaven, and the Towns of Riverhead, Southold, East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island. Previously, Senator Palumbo served in the New York State Assembly for several years, first being elected to the 2nd Assembly District in 2013. Senator Palumbo is known as being an outspoken advocate for Suffolk County taxpayers and a strong proponent of law enforcement and the area's first responders. As the Ranking Minority Member on the Senate Code's Committee, he has led the fight against the dangerous bail reform laws that have made our communities less safe and has been steadfast in his opposition to the anti-police rhetoric and policies coming out of Albany.
April Baskin
SD-063
Senator April N.M. Baskin proudly represents the 63rd Senate District in a historic appointment as the first woman and Black woman to represent Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Lackawanna. A native Buffalonian and dedicated public servant, Senator Baskin has built her career on advancing economic equity, affordable housing, and systemic justice for underserved communities. Her experience as Chairwoman of the Erie County Legislature and her record of transformative achievements uniquely position her to deliver meaningful results for the residents of her district and across New York State.Born and raised in Buffalo, Senator Baskin is a proud graduate of Buffalo Public Schools and earned her degree from Empire State College.
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
SD-047
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, represents New York's 47th State Senate District on Manhattan's West Side, running five miles from Christopher Street to West 103rd Street. The 47th Senate District includes the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, and the Upper West Side, in addition to part of Central Park.Brad has successfully championed progressive reforms on a wide range of issues, including housing, transportation, public education, LGBTQ rights, environment and seniors.
Brian Kavanagh
SD-027
Senator Brian Kavanagh represents more than 330,000 residents in New York's Senate District 27, covering neighborhoods across lower Manhattan from the Battery to 14th Street, including Battery Park City, Tribeca, Financial District, Chinatown, Little Italy, the Lower East Side, SoHo, NoHo, Greenwich Village, South Village, Two Bridges, and the East Village. (Click here for a map).Brian was first elected to the Senate in December 2017 after representing the 74th District on Manhattan's East Side in the State Assembly, where he was elected to six terms, beginning in 2006. His work has focused on affordable housing, gun violence prevention, environmental sustainability, democracy and open government, and economic and social justice.
Christopher Ryan
SD-050
Sen. Christopher J. Ryan is a dedicated public servant representing New York's 50th Senate District, which includes parts of Onondaga and Oswego counties. He assumed office on Jan. 1, 2025. Senator Ryan proudly serves as chair of the Cities 2 Committee and is a member of the committees on Agriculture; Health; Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business; Energy and Telecommunications; Labor; and Consumer Protection.
Cordell Cleare
SD-030
New York State Senator Cordell Cleare was raised in Harlem and her family has lived there for four generations. Cleare is a product of the New York City public schools, including Brooklyn Technical High School. Today, she is best known for her fight for Reparations, Truly Affordable Housing, Quality Schools & Equitable Education, Access to Healthy Foods as well as Economic, Environmental, Restorative and Racial Justice. She entered the New York State Senate on an express train from Upper Manhattan, bringing fresh ideas and legislative proposals to make New York, the state of the whole people.
Daniel Stec
SD-045
Senator Dan Stec is a North Country native, Navy veteran and Adirondack 46er.After graduating from Clarkson University with a BS in Chemical Engineering, Dan served our nation for eight years in the U.S. Navy's nuclear power program. After leaving the Navy, Dan returned home to Queensbury and ran for town council. He was then elected Town Supervisor for five terms and chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors for two terms.In 2012, Dan was elected to the New
George Borrello
SD-057
Senator George Borrello (R,C), an unwavering advocate for rural New Yorkers and champion of agriculture, small business and middle-class tax relief, was re-elected to the New York State Senate in November 2024, retaining the seat he has held since winning a special election in 2019. Encompassing approximately 4,500 square miles, the 57th Senate District is one of the state’s largest and includes Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee and Wyoming counties as well as the western half of Allegany County. A successful businessman and entrepreneur for most of his adult life, Senator Borrello founded his own company, Top-Shelf Marketing, in his early 20s.
Gustavo Rivera
SD-033
State Senator Gustavo Rivera was elected to represent the 33rd Senate District in The Bronx in November of 2010. The 33rd Senate District includes The Bronx neighborhoods of Fordham, Belmont, Riverdale, Kingsbridge Heights, Norwood, Bedford Park, Pelham Parkway, Van Nest, Morris Park, and parts of Allerton. In 2018, after six years as Ranking Member of the Senate Health Committee, Senator Rivera was appointed by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins as Chair of the Senate Health Committee, the first person of color to ever lead it. In this role, Senator Rivera collaborates with his colleagues, stakeholders, and constituents to improve health outcomes, increase access to coverage, expand access to health care services, and ensure a financially viable system for the nearly 20 million New Yorkers he proudly serves.
Jabari Brisport
SD-025
Senator Jabari Brisport is a life-long resident of Brooklyn -- born in Bed-Stuy and raised in Prospect Heights, -- the son of an undocumented immigrant, and a proud Caribbean-American. He represents New York’s 25th State Senate district which includes Clinton Hill, Navy Yard, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill and parts of Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, and Brownsville. Senator Brisport became an activist more than a decade ago when he began organizing efforts in support of a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in New York.
Jack Martins
SD-007
After a distinguished, eight-year career as the Mayor of the Village of Mineola, Jack Martins was sworn in as State Senator in January 2011 and immediately set himself to restoring our state’s fiscal stability while rebuilding the public’s trust in state government. He was ready for the task.Jack is the humble but grateful recipient of multiple awards from a number of Long Island’s outstanding nonprofit and charitable institutions including: The Heart Council of Long Island’s Ambassador’s Award, the Parker Jewish Institute’s Platinum Professionals Award, the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year Award, the Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Legislator of the Year Award and most recently, the Pasquale Lubrano Award from the United Mavericks.
Jacob Ashby
SD-043
Jacob Ashby serves as a New York State Senator representing the 43rd Senate District. He brings a strong background in public service and is committed to serving the residents of his district with dedication and integrity. Senator Ashby focuses on key issues affecting his constituents including economic development, infrastructure improvements, and community safety. He works to ensure that the voices of his district are heard in Albany and advocates for policies that benefit working families.
Jamaal Bailey
SD-036
Senator Jamaal T. Bailey was elected to the New York State Senate on November 8th, 2016. He serves the 36th Senatorial district, which covers the Bronx neighborhoods of Woodlawn, Williamsbridge, Co-op City, Wakefield, Baychester and the Westchester city of Mount Vernon. He is the newly appointed Chairman of the Insurance committee; and a member of the Codes; Rules; Finance; Judiciary; Crime Victims, Crime and Correction; Joint Senate Task Force on Opioids, Addiction & Overdose Prevention; and Select Majority Task Force on Diversity in the Judiciary committees.
James Sanders
SD-010
Currently serving his 6th term, New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. was first elected to the 10th Senatorial District on September 13, 2012. A Marine veteran, public servant, and lifelong advocate for economic and social justice, Senator Sanders has dedicated his career to uplifting working-class families, expanding educational and business opportunities, and ensuring economic equity throughout New York.A proud son of Southeast Queens, Senator Sanders was born and raised in Hammel Houses, a public housing development in the Rockaways. He is a graduate of Far Rockaway High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in history with a specialization in African-American studies from Brooklyn College in 1984. His early political experience working for Congressman Floyd H. Flake inspired a lifelong passion for public service and community empowerment.
James Skoufis
SD-042
James Skoufis and his family moved to the Town of Woodbury from Queens in 1995 for many of the same reasons we all choose to live in the Hudson Valley: a better quality of life, an education that strives for nothing short of excellence, and a strong, friendly, and caring community.After graduating from Monroe-Woodbury High School, James went on to become the first in his immediate family to attend college. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from The George Washington University and Master's Degree from Columbia University.
James Tedisco
SD-044
James Nicholas Tedisco (R,C) was first elected to the New York State Senate on November 8, 2016. Tedisco represents the 44th Senate District which includes all of Saratoga County, Niskayuna and the City of Schenectady.Senator Tedisco serves as Ranking Member of the Racing, Wagering and Gaming Committee, Ranking Member of the Education Committee, and as Ranking Member of the Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee. He also serves as a Member of the Libraries Committee and New York City Education Committee.Prior to being elected to the state Senate, Tedisco served in the New York State Assembly from 1983-2016 and served as Minority Leader from 2005 to 2009.
Jeremy Cooney
SD-056
Senator Cooney was adopted from an orphanage in Kolkata, India and raised by a single mother in the City of Rochester. He made history in 2020 as the first Asian American elected to state office from upstate New York, and the first state senator in decades to graduate from Rochester City School District (RCSD).Senator Cooney serves as the Chair of the Transportation Committee. He is focused on modernizing New York's infrastructure, increasing street safety, and advanci
Jessica Ramos
SD-013
Jessica Ramos has spent her life fighting for working families, advocating for labor, and organizing her local community. Born in Elmhurst to an undocumented seamstress and a printing pressman, Jessica was raised in Astoria, attended Queens public schools, and now lives in Jackson Heights with her two sons.A strong union advocate, Ramos worked with Build Up NYC to fight for construction, building and hotel maintenance workers in New York City. Ramos also worked with SS
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
SD-023
Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton represents New York's 23rd District covering the North and East Shores of Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn.Jessica Scarcella-Spanton was born and raised on Staten Island, New York. She is the daughter of two school teachers. In 2012, she moved to Colorado Springs, where her now husband Josh was serving in the United States Army, their daughter Emily was born just two weeks before he deployed to Afghanistan for the second time.
John Liu
SD-016
John C. Liu is a New York State Senator representing a broad area of northeast Queens. He is chairperson of the Senate’s committee on New York City Education and also serves on the committees of Education, Finance, Higher Education, Judiciary, Rules and Transportation. John was Comptroller of the City of New York (2010-2013) and a New York City Councilmember (2002-2009). In 2013, John was a candidate for Mayor of New York City, in lieu of running for re-election as Comptroller. Currently, John teaches municipal finance and public policy in graduate program at Columbia University and previously taught at the City University of New York (CUNY).The 43rd Comptroller of New York City, John Liu established an impressive record as the chief financial officer for 8.4 million residents and overseeing municipal government with an annual budget of $70 billion.
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