State
State Senator, 4th 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
Brianne R. WakefieldRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Monica R. MartinezDemocratic, Working Families
- Sponsored property tax relief for spouses of fallen volunteer responders.In office
Public safety
Brianne R. WakefieldRepublican, Conservative
- Supports changing the state's bail and discovery laws.
- Proposes legislative action against human and sex trafficking.
Monica R. MartinezDemocratic, Working Families
- Sponsored making threats to release intimate images a crime.In office
Education
Brianne R. WakefieldRepublican, Conservative
- Supports parental rights, including religious exemptions.
Monica R. MartinezDemocratic, Working Families
- Sponsored school-specific training for school security guards.In office
Environment & parks
Brianne R. WakefieldRepublican, Conservative
- Supports weighing climate mandates against energy costs.
Monica R. MartinezDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Brianne R. WakefieldRepublican, Conservative
- Supports stronger responses to youth mental health needs.
Monica R. MartinezDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Brianne R. WakefieldRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Monica R. MartinezDemocratic, Working Families
- Sponsored a law requiring local governments to report cyberattacks.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.