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State Senator, 53rd District
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Joseph A. GriffoOfficial portrait — New York State Senate

Joseph A. Griffo

Candidate for State Senator, 53rd District

Republican, ConservativeIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Senator

Joseph Griffo of Rome has represented Oneida, Madison and parts of Chenango and Herkimer counties in the State Senate since 2007 and is the Assistant Minority Leader. He was Oneida County Executive from 2003 to 2006.

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Photo: Official portrait — New York State Senate

Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Led push that added 600-plus defense jobs at Griffiss.In office

    His Senate biography credits his advocacy as Oneida County Executive for more than 600 additional Defense Department-related jobs at Griffiss Business and Technology Park.

    About Joseph A. Griffo (senator biography)

    Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov

    “His advocacy on behalf of Defense Department-related employment resulted in an increase of more than 600 jobs at Griffiss”
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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.

    S138 (2025-26), Medical Aid in Dying Act: bill page and roll calls

    Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov

    “Relates to the medical aid in dying act”
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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.

    S10637A (2025-26), constitutional amendment on the Independent Redistricting Commission: bill page and roll call

    Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov

    “Updates provisions relating to the independent redistricting commission”
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  • Voted for the Democracy Preservation Act on election spending.In office

    S324, the Democracy Preservation Act, bars political contributions by foreign-influenced business entities. It passed the Senate 46-13 on January 12, 2026; the roll call lists this senator under "aye."

    S324 (2025-26), Democracy Preservation Act: bill page and roll calls

    Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov

    “Enacts the democracy preservation act”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joseph A. Griffo on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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Joseph A. Griffo for State Senator, 53rd District, New York · The Gist