Sam Sutton
Candidate for State Senator, 22nd District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; businessman
State senator for the 22nd District in South Brooklyn, sworn in in June 2025. He led his family business for more than three decades, served on the CUNY Board of Trustees from 2006 to 2012, and co-founded the Sephardic Community Federation and Teach NYS.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports 25-foot protest buffer zones around houses of worship.In office
ReportState Lawmakers, Interfaith Leaders Rally at Capitol for Budget Inclusion of Buffer Zones Around Houses of WorshipPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“would prohibit demonstrations within 25 feet of houses of worship across New York”
Education
Supports more state safety grants for nonpublic schools.In office
ReportBlocks from Swastika Incident, Senator Sutton and Governor Hochul Announce $20 Million in Additional Nonpublic School Safety Equipment Grant Program FundingPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“Announce $20 Million in Additional Nonpublic School Safety Equipment Grant Program Funding”
Health & human services
Sponsored cheaper fertility drugs for Medicaid patients at health centers.In office
S.8257 passed the Senate unanimously in June 2025.
ReportSenator Sutton’s Bill Expanding Fertility Treatment Access for New Yorkers Passes State SenatePublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“aimed at improving access to fertility treatments for individuals and families on Medicaid”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sam Sutton on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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 (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- About Sam Sutton
Government record · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Senator Sutton’s Bill Expanding Fertility Treatment Access for New Yorkers Passes State Senate
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- State Lawmakers, Interfaith Leaders Rally at Capitol for Budget Inclusion of Buffer Zones Around Houses of Worship
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Blocks from Swastika Incident, Senator Sutton and Governor Hochul Announce $20 Million in Additional Nonpublic School Safety Equipment Grant Program Funding
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
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