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State Senator, 12th District

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Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on New York laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.

Covers part of Kings County and part of Queens County.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Aber KawasDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Han-Khon ToRepublican

    • Supports reducing housing, utility, grocery and tax costs.

Public safety

  • Aber KawasDemocratic

    • Supports New York for All, ending police cooperation with ICE.

  • Han-Khon ToRepublican

    • Supports first responders, mental health services and prevention programs.

Housing

  • Aber KawasDemocratic

    • Proposes a state Social Housing Development Authority.

  • Han-Khon ToRepublican

    No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Aber KawasDemocratic

    • Supports fare-free, faster MTA buses.

  • Han-Khon ToRepublican

    • Supports investment in flood mitigation and stormwater infrastructure.

Environment & parks

  • Aber KawasDemocratic

    • Supports public renewable power under the Build Public Renewables Act.

  • Han-Khon ToRepublican

    • Supports continued petroleum energy development and energy efficiency.

Health & human services

  • Aber KawasDemocratic

    • Supports the NY Health Act single-payer health plan.

  • Han-Khon ToRepublican

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Aber KawasDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Han-Khon ToRepublican

    • Supports transparent redistricting based on constitutional criteria.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.