Daniel G. Stec
Candidate for State Senator, 45th District
Background
- Occupation
- State Senator
Dan Stec has represented the 45th Senate District in the North Country since 2021, after four terms in the Assembly. A Clarkson University chemical engineering graduate and Navy veteran of the nuclear power program, he was Queensbury town supervisor for five terms and chaired the Warren County Board of Supervisors.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports full repeal of bail reform and the HALT Act.In office
His Senate biography says he has called for a full repeal of bail reform and has worked with corrections officers to advocate repealing the HALT Act, which limits solitary confinement.
ReportAbout Daniel G. Stec (senator biography)Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“calling for a full repeal of bail reform and working with our corrections officers to advocate for a repeal of the HALT Act”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports better rural broadband and cell service.In office
ReportAbout Daniel G. Stec (senator biography)Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“fighting for better broadband and cell service”
Environment & parks
Voted against the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office
S1464A, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, passed the Senate 33-25 on May 28, 2025; the roll call lists this senator under "nay."
ReportS1464A (2025-26), Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act: bill page and roll callsGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act"”
Health & human services
Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
The Senate passed S138, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, 35-27 on June 9, 2025; the roll call on the Senate's bill page lists this senator under "nay." The bill page shows it was later signed by the Governor.
ReportS138 (2025-26), Medical Aid in Dying Act: bill page and roll callsGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Relates to the medical aid in dying act”
Government & transparency
Voted against the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
S10637A, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that changes provisions on the Independent Redistricting Commission, passed the Senate 38-22 on June 3, 2026; the roll call lists this senator under "nay." A constitutional amendment also needs voter approval.
ReportS10637A (2025-26), constitutional amendment on the Independent Redistricting Commission: bill page and roll callGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Updates provisions relating to the independent redistricting commission”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Daniel G. Stec on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (16)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- 2026 General Election Certification of Candidates & Propositions (last updated 09/10/2026)
Election filing · Warren County Board of Elections · Sep 10, 2026 · warrencountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Warren County Board of Elections · warrencountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: Sample Ballots (2026 General Election)
Election filing · Washington County Board of Elections · washingtoncountyny.gov
- St. Lawrence County Offices to be Elected 2026
Election filing · St. Lawrence County Board of Elections · Jun 10, 2026 · stlawco.gov
- Sample Ballots: 2026 General Election
Election filing · St. Lawrence County Board of Elections · stlawco.gov
- Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates and propositions)
Election filing · Clinton County Board of Elections · clintoncountyny.gov
- Sample Ballots, General Election 2026 (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Clinton County Board of Elections · clintoncountyny.gov
- Certified List of Offices up in 2026 (updated 6/17/2026)
Election filing · Essex County Board of Elections · Jun 17, 2026 · co.essex.ny.us
- Voter Information Search and Sample Ballots (2026 General Election sample ballot for each town)
Election filing · Essex County Board of Elections · co.essex.ny.us
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (one per election district)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · franklincountyny.gov
- Sample Ballot 1001, Town of Bangor, ED 1: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · franklincountyny.gov
- About Daniel G. Stec (senator biography)
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
- S138 (2025-26), Medical Aid in Dying Act: bill page and roll calls
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
- S10637A (2025-26), constitutional amendment on the Independent Redistricting Commission: bill page and roll call
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
- S1464A (2025-26), Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act: bill page and roll calls
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
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