State
State Senator, 39th 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 Dutchess County, part of Orange County and part of Putnam County.
Public safety
Lisa KaulDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Robert G. RolisonRepublican, Conservative
- Secured passage of Melanie's Law on domestic violence.In office
Housing
Lisa KaulDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports the REST Act on tenant protections.
Robert G. RolisonRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Lisa KaulDemocratic, Working Families
- Proposes replacing Central Hudson with a nonprofit power authority.
Robert G. RolisonRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Lisa KaulDemocratic, Working Families
- Opposes hyperscale AI data centers; supports solar and wind.
Robert G. RolisonRepublican, Conservative
- Co-sponsored the Protect the Hudson Act.In office
Health & human services
Lisa KaulDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports the New York Health Act (single-payer health care).
Robert G. RolisonRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
Government & transparency
Lisa KaulDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports more aggressive redistricting by New York Democrats.
Robert G. RolisonRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against 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.