James N. Tedisco
Candidate for State Senator, 44th District
Background
- Occupation
- State Senator
- Campaign website
- jimtedisco.com
Jim Tedisco has represented the 44th Senate District (Saratoga County, Niskayuna and the City of Schenectady) since 2017, after serving in the Assembly from 1983 to 2016, including as Minority Leader from 2005 to 2009. A former special education teacher and coach, he graduated from Union College.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsors a large state tax cut and doubling STAR relief.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 44 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I’m sponsoring the largest tax cut in NYS history, seeking to double STAR property tax relief for families & seniors”
Public safety
Sponsors a bill to repeal the bail law.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 44 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I’m sponsoring a bipartisan bill to repeal the failed bail law to give judges reasonable discretion to keep our streets safe”
Education
Supports rescinding the electric school bus mandate.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 44 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“we need to fully rescind the electric school bus mandate that will cost school districts billions of dollars”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsors the Ratepayer Protection Act and a gas tax cap.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 44 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I’m sponsoring the bi-partisan “Ratepayer Protection Act” to make elected officials accountable for out-of-control utility rates.”
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 James N. Tedisco on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- 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 Sample Ballot (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Schenectady County Board of Elections · schenectadycountyny.gov
- Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Saratoga County Board of Elections · Sep 8, 2026 · saratogacountyny.gov
- Board of Elections: 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Saratoga County Board of Elections · saratogacountyny.gov
- About James Tedisco (senator biography)
Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: New York Senate District 44 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund (answers written by the candidates) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- 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
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