State
State Senator, 3rd 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 Suffolk County.
Taxes & budget
Antonio Vargas-AyalaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dean MurrayRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes reinstating the full MTA payroll tax.In office
Public safety
Antonio Vargas-AyalaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dean MurrayRepublican, Conservative
- Supports the PROTECT Act's pretrial risk assessments.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Antonio Vargas-AyalaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dean MurrayRepublican, Conservative
- Secured an earlier start for Route 25 repaving.In office
Health & human services
Antonio Vargas-AyalaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dean MurrayRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored warning labels on edible cannabis products.In office
Courts & justice
Antonio Vargas-AyalaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dean MurrayRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes a parole rule change for offenders who were minors.In office
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