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State Senator, 54th District

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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 Livingston County, Ontario County, Wayne County and part of Monroe County.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Economy & jobs

  • Michael MillsDemocratic

    • Proposes streamlining the state's minority business certification.

  • Pamela A. HelmingRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Michael MillsDemocratic

    • Supports research to combat harmful algal blooms in the lakes.

  • Pamela A. HelmingRepublican, Conservative

    • Secured the Finger Lakes Community Preservation Act banning incinerators.In office
    • Voted against the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office

Health & human services

  • Michael MillsDemocratic

    • Pledges higher state reimbursement for rural clinics and hospitals.

  • Pamela A. HelmingRepublican, Conservative

    • Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office

Government & transparency

  • Michael MillsDemocratic

    • Proposes cutting waste in the public campaign matching fund.

  • Pamela A. HelmingRepublican, Conservative

    • Voted against the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.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; 5 issues covered in this race.