State
State Senator, 26th 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 and part of New York County.
Taxes & budget
Tom StantenRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Andrew S. GounardesDemocratic, Working Families
- Proposes a tax credit of up to $1,600 per child.In office
- Proposes reviewing about $3 billion in state tax breaks.In office
Economy & jobs
Tom StantenRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Andrew S. GounardesDemocratic, Working Families
- Sponsored the RAISE Act requiring AI developer safety plans.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Tom StantenRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Andrew S. GounardesDemocratic, Working Families
- Secured elevator access at the Smith-9th Street subway station.In office
Government & transparency
Tom StantenRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Andrew S. GounardesDemocratic, Working Families
- Sponsored the Child Data Protection Act limiting minors' data use.In office
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