State
State Senator, 51st 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 Delaware County, Otsego County, Schoharie County, Sullivan County, part of Broome County, part of Chenango County and part of Ulster County.
Taxes & budget
Michele FrazierDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports property tax relief and higher taxes on billionaires.
Christopher W. TagueRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to cut taxes, fees and mandates.
Public safety
Michele FrazierDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports mental health professionals responding to crises.
Christopher W. TagueRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to back police and change criminal justice laws.
Economy & jobs
Michele FrazierDemocratic, Working Families
- Proposes financing and training for local businesses and farms.
Christopher W. TagueRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes one-size-fits-all state mandates on farms and businesses.
Health & human services
Michele FrazierDemocratic, Working Families
- Pledges to counter health funding cuts to rural hospitals.
Christopher W. TagueRepublican, Conservative
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