State
State Senator, 45th 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 Clinton County, Essex County, Franklin County, Warren County, part of Saint Lawrence County and part of Washington County.
Public safety
Melissa T. SealeDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Daniel G. StecRepublican, Conservative
- Supports full repeal of bail reform and the HALT Act.In office
Education
Melissa T. SealeDemocratic, Working Families
- Pledges fair and reliable funding for small schools.
Daniel G. StecRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Melissa T. SealeDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports expanding high-speed broadband in rural areas.
Daniel G. StecRepublican, Conservative
- Supports better rural broadband and cell service.In office
Environment & parks
Melissa T. SealeDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Daniel G. StecRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office
Health & human services
Melissa T. SealeDemocratic, Working Families
- Proposes expanding rural telehealth and school-based care.
- Pledges more primary, pediatric and mental health services.
Daniel G. StecRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
Government & transparency
Melissa T. SealeDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Daniel G. StecRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against 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; 6 issues covered in this race.