State
State Senator, 28th 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 New York County.
Taxes & budget
Alina BonsellRepublican, Block Mamdani
- Opposes new taxes on working families and retirees.
Liz KruegerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Alina BonsellRepublican, Block Mamdani
- Supports more police and mandatory psychiatric care for high-risk people.
Liz KruegerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Alina BonsellRepublican, Block Mamdani
- Proposes a Homeless Shelter Accountability Act.
Liz KruegerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Alina BonsellRepublican, Block Mamdani
No documented position found.
Liz KruegerDemocratic
- Opposes Con Ed's proposed electric and gas rate increases.In office
Environment & parks
Alina BonsellRepublican, Block Mamdani
No documented position found.
Liz KruegerDemocratic
- Opposes the NESE natural gas pipeline in New York Harbor.In office
- Proposes the SUNNY Act easing rules for balcony solar.In office
- Sponsored ending the “100-foot rule” gas hookup subsidy.In office
Health & human services
Alina BonsellRepublican, Block Mamdani
No documented position found.
Liz KruegerDemocratic
- Supports state funds to replace federal Planned Parenthood cuts.In office
Courts & justice
Alina BonsellRepublican, Block Mamdani
- Proposes family court reform with stricter timelines and evidence standards.
Liz KruegerDemocratic
No documented position found.
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.