State
State Senator, 40th 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 Putnam County, part of Rockland County and part of Westchester County.
Taxes & budget
Sergio J. EspositoRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to curb state spending and cut property taxes.
Peter B. HarckhamDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Public safety
Sergio J. EspositoRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes cashless bail and the discovery law changes.
Peter B. HarckhamDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Sergio J. EspositoRepublican, Conservative
- Supports an all-of-the-above energy mix including gas and nuclear.
Peter B. HarckhamDemocratic, Working Families
- Wrote law banning radioactive waste dumping in the Hudson.
- Sponsored law requiring zero-emission new car sales by 2035.In office
- Voted for the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office
Health & human services
Sergio J. EspositoRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Peter B. HarckhamDemocratic, Working Families
- Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
Government & transparency
Sergio J. EspositoRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to vote against changing the redistricting commission.
Peter B. HarckhamDemocratic, Working Families
- Voted for the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.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; 5 issues covered in this race.