State
State Senator, 47th 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 New York County.
Public safety
Charlotte FriedmanRepublican
- Supports police and keeping dangerous offenders jailed.
- Supports prompt removal of immigrants here illegally.
Erik D. BottcherDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Housing
Charlotte FriedmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Erik D. BottcherDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports stronger tenant protections and more affordable housing.
Economy & jobs
Charlotte FriedmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Erik D. BottcherDemocratic, Working Families
- Opposes President Trump's tariffs.
Environment & parks
Charlotte FriedmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Erik D. BottcherDemocratic, Working Families
- Secured two laws protecting vulnerable marine species.
Health & human services
Charlotte FriedmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Erik D. BottcherDemocratic, Working Families
- Co-sponsors the New York Health Act (single-payer health care).
Government & transparency
Charlotte FriedmanRepublican
- Opposes socialism.
- Pledges to fight antisemitism.
Erik D. BottcherDemocratic, Working Families
- Voted for the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
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