State
State Senator, 1st 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 Suffolk County.
Environment & parks
E. Christopher MurrayDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Anthony H. PalumboRepublican, Conservative
- Supports securing Suffolk's share of state environmental funding.In office
Health & human services
E. Christopher MurrayDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Anthony H. PalumboRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored Karilyn's Law protecting visits to people under guardianship.In office
Government & transparency
E. Christopher MurrayDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Anthony H. PalumboRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored a court-fee surcharge to fund animal shelters.In office
Courts & justice
E. Christopher MurrayDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Anthony H. PalumboRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes the 2019 criminal discovery law changes.In office
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