State
State Senator, 52nd 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 Cortland County, Tompkins County and part of Broome County.
Taxes & budget
Michael S. BollesRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to cut taxes and control state spending.
Lea WebbDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Public safety
Michael S. BollesRepublican, Conservative
- Supports police and first responders.
Lea WebbDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michael S. BollesRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to cut regulations on local employers.
Lea WebbDemocratic, Working Families
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Michael S. BollesRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Lea WebbDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports lowering utility rates and holding utilities accountable.
Environment & parks
Michael S. BollesRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Lea WebbDemocratic, Working Families
- Secured a statewide ban on CO2 fracking.In office
- Voted for the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office
Health & human services
Michael S. BollesRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Lea WebbDemocratic, Working Families
- Supports universal free child care and single-payer health care.
- Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
Government & transparency
Michael S. BollesRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Lea WebbDemocratic, Working Families
- Sponsors a bill expanding voting access for college students.
- Voted for the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
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