State
State Senator, 49th 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 Fulton County, Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Lewis County, part of Herkimer County, part of Oswego County and part of Saint Lawrence County.
Education
Cassie L. Robbins-ForbusDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports universal pre-K and free school meals.
Mark C. WalczykRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Cassie L. Robbins-ForbusDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Mark C. WalczykRepublican, Conservative
- Sponsored law creating minimum-maintenance roads for municipalities.In office
Environment & parks
Cassie L. Robbins-ForbusDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Mark C. WalczykRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes the GREAT Act's virtual power plant program.
- Voted against the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office
Health & human services
Cassie L. Robbins-ForbusDemocratic, Working Families
- Pledges to advocate for rural hospitals and providers.
Mark C. WalczykRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
Government & transparency
Cassie L. Robbins-ForbusDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Mark C. WalczykRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
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