State
State Senator, 35th 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 Westchester County.
Taxes & budget
Anthony J. MeranteRepublican
- Opposes state spending on housing migrants in hotels.
Andrea Stewart-CousinsDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Public safety
Anthony J. MeranteRepublican
- Opposes New York's bail reform law.
Andrea Stewart-CousinsDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Housing
Anthony J. MeranteRepublican
- Opposes state override of local zoning for housing.
Andrea Stewart-CousinsDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Anthony J. MeranteRepublican
- Opposes Con Edison rate increases approved by state regulators.
Andrea Stewart-CousinsDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Anthony J. MeranteRepublican
No documented position found.
Andrea Stewart-CousinsDemocratic, Working Families
- Led push to put abortion rights in state constitution.In office
- Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
Government & transparency
Anthony J. MeranteRepublican
No documented position found.
Andrea Stewart-CousinsDemocratic, Working Families
- Voted for the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
- Voted for the Democracy Preservation Act on election spending.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; 6 issues covered in this race.