Andrew S. Gounardes
Candidate for State Senator, 26th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; attorney
State senator for the 26th District in Brooklyn since 2019 and chair of the Senate Budget and Revenue Committee. Born and raised in Bay Ridge, he graduated from Hunter College and George Washington University Law School.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes a tax credit of up to $1,600 per child.In office
ReportSen. Gounardes: My Working Families Tax Credit is the Best Way to Reduce Poverty and Support FamiliesPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“It expands outdated credits so families receive up to a game-changing $1,600 per child”
Proposes reviewing about $3 billion in state tax breaks.In office
ReportGold Bars, Private Jets and Racehorses: Report from Sen. Gounardes Identifies Tax Loopholes and Carve-OutsPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“identifying nearly $3 billion in questionable, arbitrary and downright absurd state tax expenditures”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored the RAISE Act requiring AI developer safety plans.In office
S6953B, signed into law in December 2025.
ReportLandmark AI Safety Bill Signed Into LawPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“sets a new floor for AI safety by requiring the largest AI developers to create basic safety and security protocols for severe risks”
Roads & infrastructure
Secured elevator access at the Smith-9th Street subway station.In office
ReportSen. Gounardes, AM Simon, MTA Announce Elevator Access Coming to Smith-9th Street, NYC’s Tallest Subway StationPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“announced a plan to install elevator access at the Smith-9th Street subway station in Gowanus, Brooklyn”
Government & transparency
Sponsored the Child Data Protection Act limiting minors' data use.In office
ReportSen. Gounardes' New York Child Data Protection Act Goes Into EffectPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“prohibits all online sites from collecting, using, sharing, or selling personal data of anyone under the age of 18 for the purposes of advertising”
All sources (9)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (New York County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- About Andrew Gounardes
Government record · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Landmark AI Safety Bill Signed Into Law
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Sen. Gounardes: My Working Families Tax Credit is the Best Way to Reduce Poverty and Support Families
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Gold Bars, Private Jets and Racehorses: Report from Sen. Gounardes Identifies Tax Loopholes and Carve-Outs
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Sen. Gounardes, AM Simon, MTA Announce Elevator Access Coming to Smith-9th Street, NYC’s Tallest Subway Station
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Sen. Gounardes' New York Child Data Protection Act Goes Into Effect
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
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