State
State Senator, 17th District
- Vote for
- 1
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Larry HeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve ChanRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
- Supports the SAVE NY plan, including a property tax freeze.In office
Public safety
Larry HeDemocratic
- Supports more secure package lockers in the district.
Steve ChanRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
No documented position found.
Education
Larry HeDemocratic
- Proposes a specialized high school campus in South Brooklyn.
Steve ChanRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
No documented position found.
Housing
Larry HeDemocratic
- Proposes auto-enrolling eligible seniors in the SCRIE rent freeze.
Steve ChanRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
- Opposes a city homeless shelter in Sheepshead Bay.In office
- Opposes the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA).In office
Economy & jobs
Larry HeDemocratic
- Proposes a “microbusiness” category for the smallest firms.
Steve ChanRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Larry HeDemocratic
- Supports upgrading D and N train signals and cars.
Steve ChanRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
- Supports repealing Manhattan congestion pricing.In office
Health & human services
Larry HeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve ChanRepublican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani
- Supports expanding involuntary commitment for mental illness.In office
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.