State
State Senator, 38th 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 Rockland County.
Taxes & budget
Joseph W. RandDemocratic, Working Families
- Led Nyack budgets that stayed within the 2% tax cap.
Bill WeberRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Public safety
Joseph W. RandDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Bill WeberRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored stipends for volunteer firefighters answering calls.In office
Economy & jobs
Joseph W. RandDemocratic, Working Families
- Opposes President Trump's tariffs.
Bill WeberRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Joseph W. RandDemocratic, Working Families
- Proposes changing the child care aid formula for Rockland.
Bill WeberRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
Government & transparency
Joseph W. RandDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Bill WeberRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
- Voted against the Democracy Preservation Act on election spending.In office
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