Anthony J. Merante
Candidate for State Senator, 35th District
Background
- Occupation
- Certified public accountant
- Campaign website
- meranteforsenate.com
Anthony Merante is a certified public accountant and businessman from Yonkers who served two terms on the Yonkers City Council after his election in 2017. He previously led the Sprain Lake Knolls Civic Association.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes state spending on housing migrants in hotels.
ReportAbout Anthony | Anthony Merante for New York State Senate - District 35Campaign website · meranteforsenate.com
“Albany is spending $4.3 billion of your tax dollars to house illegal migrants in hotels across the state”
Public safety
Opposes New York's bail reform law.
ReportAbout Anthony | Anthony Merante for New York State Senate - District 35Campaign website · meranteforsenate.com
“So called bail reform has turned our justice system into a revolving door.”
Housing
Opposes state override of local zoning for housing.
ReportAbout Anthony | Anthony Merante for New York State Senate - District 35Campaign website · meranteforsenate.com
“Local governments should decide zoning, not Democratic bureaucrats.”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes Con Edison rate increases approved by state regulators.
ReportAbout Anthony | Anthony Merante for New York State Senate - District 35Campaign website · meranteforsenate.com
“Democrats keep rubber stamping Con Edison rate increases while families struggle to pay their bills.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Anthony J. Merante on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- 2026 Unofficial General Election Candidate List
Election filing · Westchester County Board of Elections · citizenparticipation.westchestercountyny.gov
- 2026 General Election sample ballots (Westchester County)
Election filing · Westchester County Board of Elections · app.enhancedvoting.com
- About Anthony | Anthony Merante for New York State Senate - District 35
Campaign website · meranteforsenate.com
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